Table Of Contents - Polycom V500 Administrator's Manual

Chapter 1 - Introducing the V500 System
Key Features .......................................................................................................................................... 1 - 2
Rich Conference Experience ......................................................................................................... 1 - 2
Enhanced User Experience ........................................................................................................... 1 - 2
Easy Installation ............................................................................................................................. 1 - 3
Security and Network Management ........................................................................................... 1 - 3
Standard System Components ............................................................................................................ 1 - 5
Optional System Components ............................................................................................................ 1 - 6
Chapter 2 - Setting Up Your System Hardware
Standard System Set-up ....................................................................................................................... 2 - 2
Positioning the System .................................................................................................................. 2 - 2
Connecting the Monitor ................................................................................................................ 2 - 3
Connecting the System to the LAN ............................................................................................ 2 - 3
Connecting Power ......................................................................................................................... 2 - 4
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ................................................................................. 2 - 5
Powering on the System ............................................................................................................... 2 - 5
Optional Equipment Set-up ................................................................................................................ 2 - 6
Connecting to a BRI Network Interface ..................................................................................... 2 - 6
Connecting Headphones .............................................................................................................. 2 - 6
Chapter 3 - Configuring Network Use
Getting the Network Ready ................................................................................................................ 3 - 2
Network Connectivity Checklist ........................................................................................................ 3 - 2
Configuring with the Setup Wizard ..................................................................................................3 - 3
Configuring LAN Properties .............................................................................................................. 3 - 4
Configuring IP Network Support ...................................................................................................... 3 - 6
Specifying H.323 Settings ............................................................................................................. 3 - 6
Configuring the System to Use a Gatekeeper .................................................................... 3 - 7
Configuring the System to Use a Gateway ......................................................................... 3 - 8
Specifying SIP Settings .................................................................................................................. 3 - 9
Specifying Quality of Service ..................................................................................................... 3 - 10
Configuring the System for Use with a Firewall or NAT ...................................................... 3 - 11
Configuring ISDN Support ............................................................................................................... 3 - 13
Configuring the BRI Network Interface ................................................................................... 3 - 13
Configuring Call Preferences ............................................................................................................ 3 - 14
Configuring the Global Directory .................................................................................................... 3 - 16
Configuring the Directory Server Settings ............................................................................... 3 - 16
Setting the Dialing Rules ............................................................................................................ 3 - 17
Placing a Test Call ............................................................................................................................... 3 - 17
Checking System Status ..................................................................................................................... 3 - 18
Keeping your Software Current ....................................................................................................... 3 - 19
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