Connecting To The Media Server Remotely Over The Network; Connecting To The Media Server Remotely Over A Modem - Avaya S8500 Installing And Configuring

Connecting to the media server remotely over the network

You can use any computer to connect to the media server through a LAN. The security settings
on the LAN must allow remote access.
1. Open a Web browser or a terminal emulation application.
2. In the address field, enter the IP address or DNS host name assigned to the media server
you want to access.

Connecting to the media server remotely over a modem

Note:
Remote access over a modem is for Avaya services support access only and not
Note:
for routine administration. Because the media server uses the same modem line
to report alarms, it cannot report new alarms while the line is in use.
You can access the media server through an analog modem. The remote connection requires a
minimum data speed of 33.5 kilobits per second.
On the S8500 Media Server, access the media server through the remote maintenance board
(SAMP) installed in the media server. For information on accessing the SAMP, see Using the
Avaya Server Availability Management Processor (SAMP) (03-300322).
1. Launch the dial-up connection program, which varies depending on your operating
system. Generally, you can access the program through My Computer or Control Panel
folders. See your computer's help system for specific information.
2. Double-click Make New Connection to open the New Connection wizard.
3. Within the wizard, depending on your operating system, you may be asked to:
Assign a name to the connection.
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Select dial-up to the network for the network connection type.
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Select the modem you will be using for the dial-up connection.
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Enter the appropriate telephone number to access the active server. See the
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completed job aid titled Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet for the customer-supplied
telephone number(s).
Under Advanced, select PPP and log on manually. You may have to type in a user
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name and password, depending on whether or not the media server you are dialing
into has a non-null CHAP secret key. Use craft (ignore the password field).
4. Click the connection name or icon, if created. Wait for connection.
5. When prompted, enter your remote access login name and password.
Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8500 Media Server
Connecting to the media server remotely over the network
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February 2006