Configuring Network Use - Polycom V500 System Administrator's Manual

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Configuring Network Use

The V500 system is factory configured to enable you to easily and quickly
make video calls in most network situations. In many cases, you simply need
to physically connect the system as described in Chapter 2, power it on, and
follow the setup wizard.
However, because networks vary from business to business and home to
home, you may need to change some of the default settings or perform other
network configuration. For example, if you're using a router, you need to
configure that router to allow video calls.
This chapter begins by helping you determine which type of network
configuration you have. It then provides you with the steps you need to take
to prepare your particular network for video calling. It also describes the
various IP and ISDN settings, and which of these you may need to change for
your network environment. For example, if you have a gatekeeper and
gateway, this chapter describes how to configure those.
Once you have done this, you can set your call preferences and, if you choose,
set up your system to use the global directory. Then you're ready to place your
first test call. This chapter describes how to perform all of these tasks, so that
you can successfully enjoy video calling with your V500 system.
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