Configuring the MCU
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Configuring the MCU
Step one: Log in to the MCU
All administration of the MCU is performed via the web interface.
To log in to the web interface of the MCU:
1
Use your browser to navigate to the IP address of the MCU (to discover the IP
address, refer to the previous section).
2
Click
Log in
and enter the user name
admin
with no password. The
Login
information page
is displayed.
Step two: Using an H.323 gatekeeper or SIP registrar (optional)
If you have H.323 endpoints, using an H.323 gatekeeper can make it easier for
participants to call in to a conference. You can configure the MCU to use an external
gatekeeper or its own built-in gatekeeper. For information about using the built-in
gatekeeper, refer to the online help.
If you have SIP endpoints, using a SIP registrar can make it easier for participants to
call in to a conference.
To configure the MCU to use an H.323 gatekeeper:
1
In the web interface of the MCU, go to
Settings > H.323
.
2
Enable
H.323 gatekeeper usage
and configure the settings you require, using
the online help for further assistance.
3
Click
Apply changes
.
To configure the MCU to use a SIP registrar:
1
In the web interface, go to
Settings > SIP
.
2
Enable
SIP registrar usage
and configure the settings you require, using the
online help for further assistance.
Cisco recommends that you change the admin account to use a password
as soon as possible. To do that, click
Change password
on the
Login
information
page or go to
Users
, click the
admin
link, and provide the
required user information.
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