
System Basics
Accessing the S8700 Media Server
Administrator’s Guide for Avaya Communication Manager
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November 2003
Accessing the S8700 Media Server Directly
You can access the S8700 Media Server directly by plugging a computer into the services port which
defaults to port 2 (Eth1) on the back of the media server. You must use a crossover cable with an RJ45
connector on each end. Plug the other end into the network connector (NIC card) on the your computer.
You may need a NIC card adapter.
Once connected, you can administer the media server using three tools:
•
Media server web interface for server-specific administration.
•
ASA for various features of Avaya Communication Manager
•
A command line interface in a Telnet window for features of Avaya Communication Manager.
Media Server Web Interface
You can access the media server web interface either by connecting directly to the services port on the
media server or connecting over the customer’s network.
Connected to the services port
To use the media server web interface:
1
Open either the Netscape or MS Internet Explorer browser.
2
In the
Location/Address
field, type 192.11.13.6 and press
ENTER
.
3
When prompted, log in to administer the S8700 Media Server and the features of Avaya
Communication Manager.
Connected to the customer network
To use the media server web interface:
1
Open either the Netscape or MS Internet Explorer browser.
2
In the
Location/Address
field, type the active server name or IP address and press
ENTER
.
3
When prompted, log in to administer the S8700 Media Server and the features of Avaya
Communication Manager.
You may also connect directly to an individual server using its name or IP address.
Avaya Site Administration
To use ASA:
1
You must have a PC or laptop with Avaya Site Administration on it.
2
You must be connected over a LAN to either:
•
a dedicated LAN port for service technicians, or
•
a customer LAN port