Installing Multicast Controls (Optional); Gatekeeper Configuration (Optional) - Polycom RSS 4000 Getting Started Manual

Polycom® RSS™ 4000 Getting Started Guide – Version 7.0

Installing Multicast Controls (Optional)

When you activate the device and subsequently connect to the system's web
management interface for the first time, you will be prompted that a Polycom RSS
4000 multicast add-in is required at the top of the browser. Make sure you use the
Internet Explorer browser. If you have already purchased the multicast license, please
install the controls according to the prompt on the screen. Only after this installation
can your computer receive multicast videos sent by Polycom® RSS™ 4000 system.

Gatekeeper Configuration (Optional)

If a gatekeeper is configured on your network, register the Polycom® RSS™ 4000 to
the gatekeeper to simplify calling.
To register the system with the gatekeeper:
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Table 1-3
Parameter
Register to Gatekeeper
Primary (Alternate)
Gatekeeper
Gatekeeper IP Address
Gatekeeper Port
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If you use an IE7.0 or IE8.0 browser, please first confirm the Security Mode option (Tools
> Internet Options > Security) is disabled before installing the controls, to ensure
successful installation and normal use of the multicast function.
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If you use the Windows 7 operation system, you must log in to the system as an
administrator to be able to install the controls.
Click System Config > Signaling Setting > H.323 in the Web configuration
interface.
Set the following parameters in the gatekeeper page:
Gatekeeper Parameters Description
Description
Indicates whether or not to register to the gatekeeper. You must
check this option to set the following parameters.
Indicates whether the system has been registered to the primary
(or alternate) gatekeeper.
Note: The alternate gatekeeper is used when the primary
gatekeeper is not available.
Specifies the IP address for the primary or alternate gatekeeper.
Specifies the port number for the primary or alternate gatekeeper.