Networks; Connecting To The Lan; Configuring Lan Properties - Polycom QDX 6000 Administrator's Manual

Networks

This guide covers network types used worldwide. Please note that not all the
network types are available in all countries.
Before you begin configuring the network options, you must make sure your
network is ready for video conferencing.

Connecting to the LAN

Before you begin configuring the network options, you must make sure your
network is ready for video conferencing.
You must connect the system to a LAN to:
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Configuring LAN Properties

To configure LAN properties:
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Setting
IP Address
Your IP Address
is
Or
Use the
Following IP
Address
Make H.323 calls.
Use the Global Directory Server.
Access the Web interface.
Use People+Content™ IP.
Go to System > Admin Settings > LAN Properties.
Configure these settings on the LAN Properties screen:
Description
Specifies how the system obtains an IP address.
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Obtain IP address automatically - Select if the system
gets an IP address from the DHCP server on the LAN.
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Enter IP address manually - Select if the IP address will
not be assigned automatically.
If the system obtains its IP address automatically, this area
displays the IP address currently assigned to the system.
If you selected Enter IP Address Manually, enter the IP
address here.
Changing the IP address causes the system to restart.
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