background image

Cisco TelePresence

Conductor

Getting started

D14829.02

December 2012

Summary of Contents for TelePresence Conductor

Page 1: ...Cisco TelePresence Conductor Getting started D14829 02 December 2012 ...

Page 2: ...bles 5 Powering on the Cisco TelePresence Conductor 5 Initial configuration 6 Configuration using a serial cable 6 Configuration using the front panel 8 Using the Cisco TelePresence Conductor 9 Changing the admin account password 9 Changing the root account password 9 Other recommended configuration 9 Using the web interface 9 Documentation and training 11 Disclaimers and notices 12 Cisco TelePres...

Page 3: ... and one or more call control device s either Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Servers VCSs or Cisco Unified Communications Managers Unified CMs It allows the video network to be configured such that spontaneous or rendezvous conferences may be easily provisioned initiated accessed and managed personal conferences with a unique conference ID that are often referred to as MeetMe conferences C...

Page 4: ...sible and that all cables can be easily connected n Ensure that the power outlet is near to the Cisco TelePresence Conductor and is easily accessible n To ensure adequate ventilation leave a space of at least 10cm 4 inches behind the unit s rear panel and 10cm 4 inches in front of the front panel l The Cisco TelePresence Conductor has side air intakes and rear air exhaust A check should be made to...

Page 5: ...LAN1 port on the front of the Cisco TelePresence Conductor to your network see Figure 3 Powering on the Cisco TelePresence Conductor 1 Turn on the power switch on the back right of the unit adjacent to the power cable The system will power up If the unit does not start after 3 seconds press the soft power button Wait until l the green PWR LED on the front of the unit is a steady green color it may...

Page 6: ...l cable from the DATA port on the front of the unit to the serial port on a PC 3 Start a terminal emulator program on the PC and configure it to use the PC s serial port as follows l baud rate 115200 bits per second l data bits 8 l parity none l stop bits 1 l flow control hardware and software none Do not leave a terminal emulator session open after it is no longer in use An open session may cause...

Page 7: ...P default gateway of the Cisco TelePresence Conductor l the Ethernet speed Use the default value of Auto unless the switch to which you are connecting is unable to auto negotiate l whether you want to use SSH to administer the Cisco TelePresence Conductor After the wizard is finished the following message will appear Setting other settings OK The system must be restarted for new settings to take e...

Page 8: ...s the display from automatically rotating through the status items This is useful if you need to review all of the warning messages Press ENTER again to resume the rotating display n UP DOWN displays the previous or next status item To access the front panel menu options press ESC The menu options are as follows n UP DOWN navigates to the next menu or submenu item n ENTER selects a menu or submenu...

Page 9: ...e how secure your chosen password is Changing the root account password To change the password for the root account 1 Using the CLI log in as root using the existing password 2 Type the command passwd You will be asked for the new password 3 Enter the new password and when prompted retype the password 4 Type exit to log out of the root account Other recommended configuration You are now recommende...

Page 10: ...will be presented with the Overview page Refer to the online help or the Cisco TelePresence Conductor Administrator Guide for further information on the configuration options available for each page of the Cisco TelePresence Conductor web interface Cisco TelePresence Conductor Getting Started Guide Page 10 of 12 ...

Page 11: ...n PDF format from the Support area of our web site at www cisco com You can download and print these documents locally if required Our systems also have intuitive on page help which provides a range of useful features and tips Training is available on all our products online and at our training locations For more information on all the training we provide and where our training offices are located...

Page 12: ... OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE IN NO EVENT SHALL CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO US...

Reviews: