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User's & Administrator’s Manual AudioCodes High Definition IP Phones Series RXV81 Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android Video Collaboration Bar Version 1.18.349...
Display Settings ......................... 42 5.1.2 Date & Time ........................44 5.1.3 Wi-Fi Settings ........................45 Configuring Wi-Fi ....................45 5.1.4 Camera ..........................47 Configuring Camera Frequency ................. 48 5.1.5 Bluetooth ..........................48 Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
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RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar 5.1.6 Security ..........................49 5.1.7 Languages & input ......................51 5.1.8 Modify network ........................52 5.1.9 Calling ..........................55 5.1.10 DSCP ..........................56 5.1.11 Debugging .......................... 58 Log Settings | Collecting Logs ................59 Remote Logging ....................
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Contents List of Figures Figure 4-1: Home Screen ..........................26 Figure 4-2: Login when the RXV81 is in idle state ................... 26 Figure 4-3: Camera settings ..........................28 Figure 4-4: New meeting – Invite someone ...................... 29 Figure 4-5: New meeting – Enter the name of a person .................. 29 Figure 4-6: New meeting –...
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This document is subject to change without notice. Date Published: Sept-14-2022 Trademarks AudioCodes Ltd. All rights reserved. AudioCodes, AC, HD VoIP, HD VoIP Sounds Better, IPmedia, Mediant, MediaPack, What’s Inside Matters, OSN, SmartTAP, VMAS, VoIPerfect, VoIPerfectHD, Your Gateway To VoIP, 3GX, VocaNom, AudioCodes One Voice and CloudBond are trademarks or registered trademarks of AudioCodes Limited All other products or trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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TV screen and meetings are controlled via the remote control (RC). In addition to standalone mode, the RXV81 can be used in ad hoc peripheral mode. In this mode, customers connect the RXV81 to a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) (PC/laptop) running a UC client;...
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Enhance the meeting experience with centralized device management and monitoring from any location. Peripheral Mode. The RXV81 can be used on an ad hoc basis as a USB A/V peripheral for any UC client. User's & Administrator's Manual Document #: LTRT-18251...
Microsoft’s Teams admin center (TAC). Hardware Features The RXV81 can be used on an ad hoc basis as a USB A/V peripheral for any UC client Wide-angle lens with 110° field of view (FoV) covers every seat in the meeting room. D: ...
Security media, AES256 Network Access Control: IEEE 802.1x Built-in certificate AudioCodes Device Manager, a plugin of AudioCodes One Voice Management Operations Center (OVOC) Calendar integration (with meeting preview) and one click to join Microsoft Teams...
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220V – 50Hz Shortcut keys for administrators to manually perform recovery operations Ad-Hoc Peripheral Mode allows connecting the RXV81 via USB to the PC as a peripheral device (Feature in Preview) Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Security Guidelines The RXV81 is an AudioCodes Native Teams Android-based device purpose-built and customized for Teams calling and meeting and designed to enhance security as part of the default use. Though customers might see Android-based systems as prone to security issues, security is much less a concern on devices that are purpose-built for Teams meeting and calling.
AudioCodes Private Key The system software on the device is signed with AudioCodes private key – users can replace the complete software only with new software that is also signed by the AudioCodes private key. This prevents the user from replacing the complete OTA package of the device with any new system software unless this software has been fully signed by AudioCodes.
AudioCodes Native Teams devices run Android which has integral procedures for protecting and securing user data. Device File System The device file system is encrypted on the RXV81 device – customers may enforce a policy of device encryption via Microsoft Intune. Debugging Interface The device leverages SSH as a debugging interface.
Cabling • Getting Started After mounting and cabling the RXV81 device as shown in the Deployment Guide, pair the supplied remote control with the RXV81. The instructions here show how to pair. To pair the RC with the RXV81: After cabling, remove the RC from its packaging and insert the batteries supplied into it.
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RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar On the RC, simultaneously press and hold until RC and RXV81 are connected. Use the remote control to navigate to and select a language; the sign-in screen is displayed. User's & Administrator's Manual...
Note: See the RXV81 Standalone Video Collaboration Bar Deployment Guide shipped with the product or available from AudioCodes for detailed information on how to sign in to the device. Users are provided by default with the option to sign in from any browser or smartphone with a prominent device code.
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RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar In the ‘Provision new devices’ window, you can either add the MAC address manually or upload a file. Manually add a device MAC address 1. From the Awaiting Activation tab, select Add MAC ID.
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1. Select a device from the Awaiting sign in tab. 2. Follow the instructions in Sign in a user, and then select Close. The tenant admin is expected to complete authentication on the device from any browser or smartphone. Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
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RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar When the tenant admin is signing in from Teams Admin Center, the user interface on the device is blocked to prevent other actions on the phone. User's & Administrator's Manual Document #: LTRT-18251...
Getting Started Note: See the RXV81 Standalone Video Collaboration Bar Deployment Guide shipped with the product or available from AudioCodes for information on how to synchronize the remote controller and the Teams application. The figure below shows AudioCodes’ remote controller.
After long-pressing the remote controller’s camera button, a prompt to log in as the administrator is displayed before it proceeds to the Camera settings tab: Figure 4-2: Login when the RXV81 is in idle state User's & Administrator's Manual Document #: LTRT-18251...
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Note: • During a call, all users who are signed into the RXV81 – Admins and personal users - can change Camera settings, including the presets. All have the permissions required to do so. When the call ends, the RXV81 reverts to its preconfigured presets.
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar To add a camera preset when in idle mode: Long-press the camera button to access Camera settings. Figure 4-3: Camera settings Navigate to and select Views to create a view; you can create up to three views.
User's & Administrator's Manual 4. Getting Started Starting a New Meeting Note: You can navigate and select in the RXV81 using the: • Remote controller -OR- Touch screen • To start a new meeting: In the home screen shown in the preceding figure, navigate to and select the Meet Now option.
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Figure 4-6: New meeting – Select the name of a person Invite someone else – or others – and then select Start meeting. Note: The server allocates a meeting ID number and sends an invite message to all participant devices.
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RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Dialing a Number You can manually dial someone’s phone number. To dial a phone number: In the home screen, navigate to and select the Dial pad option. Figure 4-7: Dial pad Enter the digits of the destination to call and select Call.
Enabling Proximity Join ‘Proximity Join’ allows you to discover and add a nearby, available Microsoft Teams Room, i.e., the RXV81, in this case, to any meeting. It’s also possible to accept the incoming meeting on the console of the room.
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Sharing a Whiteboard Teams meetings on the RXV81 allow participants to open a virtual whiteboard – a digital canvas - on which they can sketch, illustrate, collaborate, brainstorm, plan, and share perspectives with one another in real time.
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4. Getting Started View the following Microsoft Whiteboard initializing indication: View the Whiteboard in the Teams desktop application or in Teams client: Edit the Whiteboard; every participant with privileges can edit it. Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar About Microsoft Teams Information about the Microsoft Teams application can be viewed by navigating to and selecting the Settings screen’s About option shown in the preceding figure. User's & Administrator's Manual Document #: LTRT-18251...
Navigate to and select Sign out in the Settings screen shown in the preceding figure. Optionally, remote sign-out can be performed from Microsoft Teams admin center (TAC). Network administrators can provision the RXV81 from the TAC, remotely sign in, and also sign out. ...
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User's & Administrator's Manual 5. Configuring Device Settings Configuring Device Settings The section familiarizes you with the RXV81’s settings. RXV81s are delivered configured with their default settings. Customers can customize them to suit enterprise requirements. Note: Navigate and select options using the remote controller or touch screen.
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RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Navigate to and select Device settings. Navigate to and select Device Administration. Log in as administrator. Note: Logging in as Administrator is required for debugging options. It’s password protected. Default: 1234. After logging in as Admin, you can log out | change password.
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• The default password can be changed per device from the GUI, or via bulk configuration of multiple devices using Microsoft’s TAC or AudioCodes’ Device Manager. Enter a password; you’re prompted to verify the password you entered and you’re provided the following criteria required for a strong password: The password length must be greater than or equal to 8.
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Configuring Device Admin Settings After logging in as Device Administration as shown in the previous section, you can configure Device Administration settings: Display, Date & Time, Wi-Fi, Camera. 5.1.1 Display Settings Modify these settings to suit your preferences related to the look and feel of the user interface.
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User's & Administrator's Manual 5. Configuring Device Settings Navigate to and select Screen saver. Navigate to and select Off to switch it on and then choose the screen saver. Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar 5.1.2 Date & Time Date and time are automatically retrieved from the deployed Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. To configure Date & Time: Under ‘Device admin settings’, navigate to and select Date & Time.
User's & Administrator's Manual 5. Configuring Device Settings 5.1.3 Wi-Fi Settings The RXV81 can connect to an Access Point via Wi-Fi. Note: See the Deployment Guide for detailed information on how to set up Wi-Fi. To configure Wi-Fi settings: Under ‘Device admin settings’, navigate to and select Wi-Fi.
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RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Parameter Description network/wifi/[0- 15]/identity Saves the identity for some authentication methods that need it, e.g., WPAPERSONAL, WPA2PERSONAL network/wifi/[0- 15]/anonymous_ identity Saves the anonymous identity for some authentication methods that need it, e.g., WPAENTERPRISE, WPA2ENTERPRISE, etc.
Navigate to and select Camera settings; the video stream is played and the following is displayed on the right side of the screen: Create and edit presets using PTZ control. For more information, see here. Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
‘Proximity Join’ in parallel, the Bluetooth dongle provided with RXV81 bundles must be used. The dongle fully supports the remote controller and the ‘Proximity Join’ feature. Note that if your package does not include a dongle, you can contact AudioCodes to obtain one. After it’s inserted, the RXV81 must be restarted.
User's & Administrator's Manual 5. Configuring Device Settings Navigate to and select Pair new device. 5.1.6 Security As a security precaution, the RXV81 can be locked and unlocked. The setting helps secure the device against breaches. To secure the device: Under ‘Device admin settings’, navigate to and select Security.
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RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Navigate to and select PIN. Enter a PIN, click Next and then navigate to and select Password; a screen like the preceding is displayed. Set the password (must also be at least four characters) and then again navigate to and select Next.
This setting allows users to customize inputting to suit personal requirements. To set language and input: Under ‘Device admin settings’, navigate to and select Languages & input. Navigate to and select Physical keyboard. Navigate to and select Show virtual keyboard. Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar 5.1.8 Modify network This setting enables the Admin user to determine network information and to modify network settings. To modify network settings: Under ‘Device admin settings’, navigate to and select Modify network.
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Manually (from the screen shown in the preceding figure). Allows you to configure ♦ the RXV81 with an HTTP proxy server. Configure the proxy hostname and proxy port and then navigate to and select Done. DHCP Option 252 (recommended). Option 252 provides a DHCP client with a URL ♦...
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RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) is a Cisco proprietary Data Link Layer protocol Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) is a standard, layer two discovery protocol Allows you to configure ‘VLAN Interval’. ♦ 'VLAN interval' refers to CDP/LLDP advertisements' periodic interval. Default: 30 seconds.
♦ Forwarded calls ♦ Delegated calls to configure the ringtone played to delegates. ♦ Block calls with no caller ID to block calls that do not have a Caller ID. ♦ Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar 5.1.10 DSCP The RXV81 Teams application supports DS (Differentiated Services) containing a differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) value and an ECN (Explicit Congestion Notification) value, for monitoring Quality of Service (QoS). DSCP is part of the IP header that defines the type of routing service to tag outgoing voice packets originated from the device.
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User's & Administrator's Manual 5. Configuring Device Settings The figure below shows the recommended DSCP setting for Video. Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar 5.1.11 Debugging Admin users can perform debugging for troubleshooting purposes. To perform Debugging: In the Settings screen under ‘Device administration’, select Debugging. Use the following debugging features available to Admin users: •...
Navigate to and select Log Buffer Filter. Navigate to and select Current filter for logs. To collect logs: Reproduce the issue Access Microsoft Admin Portal and under the Devices tab click the Diagnostics icon. Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
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RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Note: The preceding figure is for illustrative purposes. It shows an AudioCodes phone. The same screen is displayed for the RXV81. Click the icon. Diagnostics User's & Administrator's Manual Document #: LTRT-18251...
(not Teams application issues). Diagnostics via the Microsoft Admin Portal are saved to the device sdcard and collected after the event. Remote Logging via Syslog is different. The logs are collected in real time. Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
To use the tool: Navigate to and select Diagnostic Data. Navigate to and select OK to confirm ‘Copy logs to sdcard’; the RXV81 creates all necessary logs and copies them to the its SD Card / Logs folder. Get the logs using SCP notation as follows: scp -r admin@host_IP:/sdcard/logs/ .
User's & Administrator's Manual 5. Configuring Device Settings Reset configuration Admin users can opt to ‘clean up’ their configuration history and return the RXV81 to an Out of Box Experience (OOBE). If the Teams app isn't running well, this might help. ...
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Navigate to and select Copy Logs. Company portal logs are copied to: sdcard/Android/data/com.microsoft.windowsintune.companyportal/files/ To pull the logs, use ssh: scp -r admin@hosp_ ip:/sdcard/android/data/com.microsoft.windowsintune.companyportal/files/ Files are quite heavy so you may need to pull them one by one.
Navigate to and select Erase all data (factory reset). Navigate to and select Reset Phone. Screen Capture By default, this setting is enabled. If disabled, the phone won't allow its screens to be captured. Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Remote Packet Capture The ‘rpcapd’ (Remote Packet Capture) network sniffer application allows the Admin user to analyze and debug Android traffic on their desktop PC using the app's integral SSH server. Traffic is captured using the Android OS feature VpnService. Wireshark sshdump tool is supported.
All AudioCodes devices for Microsoft Teams have a reset key or a combination of keys on the keypad to reset it. The following figure shows the reset key on the rear panel of the RXV81. While the device is powering up, the network administrator can perform recovery operations by long-pressing the device’s reset key / two-key combination.
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Configuring User Settings In the ‘Settings’ screen you can optionally configure the following User settings: Sound, Accessibility, Reboot and About (read-only). 5.3.1 Sound You can customize phone volume for a friendlier user experience.
Under ‘User’, navigate to and select Reboot. 5.3.6 About The ‘About’ screen gives you quick access to information about the RXV81 deployment. To access the About screen: Under ‘User’, navigate to and select About. Navigate to and select Status.
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RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar View the RXV81’s firmware information. User's & Administrator's Manual Document #: LTRT-18251...
If they are, the user is notified and given an option to delay the update or apply it, nonetheless. The feature avoids disrupting users’ ongoing activities on their devices, such as calls. Version 1.18 RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar...
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7. Replacing Remote Controller Batteries Replacing Remote Controller Batteries If the remote controller batteries run low, the RXV81 application notifies you about the issue. A notification is sent to the screen/TV as well as to AudioCodes’ Device Manager if battery voltage level falls low, indicating what percentage level remains unused.
RXV81 MTR on Android Video Collaboration Bar Restarting / Rebooting the RXV81 The RXV81 sometimes needs to be restarted / rebooted, for example, after inserting the Bluetooth dongle. To restart / reboot the RXV81: Long-press the remote controller’s power on/off button for about five seconds.
Powering Down/Up the RXV81 The RXV81 can be powered down/up. To power down the RXV81: Long-press the RXV81 back button for 12 seconds; the device is powered down. To power up the RXV81: Long-press the RXV81 back button for 12 seconds; the device is powered up.
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8. Supported Parameters Supported Parameters Listed here are the configuration file parameters currently supported by Android-based Teams devices. They're in AudioCodes’ UC version format. The parameters are comprised of Microsoft configuration profile settings and AudioCodes’ device-specific parameters. general/silent_mode = 0 (default)/1 ...