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Functionality  5

Main Features

Security and privacy

Administrator and operator password protection 
for accessing the LifeSize Multipoint web 
interfaces. 
Optional PIN protection for joining a 
conference and web access.
Additional PIN protection for conference 
Moderator Control.
The LifeSize Multipoint uses H.235-based 
encryption to achieve secure communication 
with endpoints that support this standard.

In-conference control using 
DTMF or H.243

During a conference, participants may use their endpoint 
remote control or keypad to perform actions such as mute, 
volume control, changing video layouts and inviting 
participants. Users interact with the LifeSize Multipoint 
via DTMF signaling or the onscreen GUI of 
H.243-compliant endpoints. 

Optional no self see

The administrator can configure the LifeSize Multipoint 
service to remove the self-view for each conference 
participant. This feature enables more effective use of the 
video screen. 

Note

No self-see display is not available for high 

definition participants, even if the no self-see option is 
enabled.

IVR messages

The LifeSize Multipoint includes pre-recorded greetings 
to conference participants and announcements as each 
new participant joins the conference. Using the LifeSize 
Customization Utility, IVR messages can be recorded to 
provide custom greetings and announcements.

IVR video messages

The IVR mechanism displays video messages that help 
users dial directly to the LifeSize Multipoint IP address 
for creating or joining conferences without the need to 
register to an H.323 gatekeeper or SIP registrar.

Table 1-1

Summary of LifeSize Multipoint Features (continued)

Feature

Description

Summary of Contents for Multipoint-12

Page 1: ...LifeSize Multipoint Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission from LifeSize Communications Trademark Acknowledgments LifeSize is the trademark of LifeSize Communications Inc All other trademar...

Page 3: ...t Capacities 6 LifeSize Multipoint 12 Port Capacity 6 LifeSize Multipoint 24 Port Capacity 7 About LifeSize Multipoint Architecture 7 About LifeSize Multipoint Topologies 8 Centralized Topology 8 Casc...

Page 4: ...LifeSize Multipoint 22 Changing Advanced Configuration Settings 22 Saving Network Configuration Settings 24 Connecting the MVP to the LAN 24 Managing and Monitoring the LifeSize Multipoint Unit 25 SN...

Page 5: ...Contents v 5 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 37 Index 39...

Page 6: ...vi LifeSize Multipoint Installation Guide...

Page 7: ...nuals are available in PDF format Note You require Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 0 or later to open the PDF files You can download Acrobat Reader free of charge from www adobe com CONVENTIONS USED IN...

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Page 9: ...group conferencing distance learning training and video telephony The LifeSize Multipoint supports multimedia multiparty communications in the board room at the desktop in the home or on the road over...

Page 10: ...a connections for selecting advanced conference view image positioning and multiple layouts and for creating new conferences and sub conferences Moderators can use the Conference Control interface to...

Page 11: ...ns are managed configured and dynamically modified through an intuitive web based interface that offers easy high level conference control and administrative flexibility for an enhanced user experienc...

Page 12: ...o quality by supporting the following video capabilities High definition and standard definition participants in the same conference H 261 H 263 and H 264 in the same conference A choice of 26 Continu...

Page 13: ...t endpoints Optional no self see The administrator can configure the LifeSize Multipoint service to remove the self view for each conference participant This feature enables more effective use of the...

Page 14: ...PORT CAPACITY LifeSize Multipoint 12 supports a fixed number of ports as follows 72 ports of fully transcoded audio 48 ports when using G 728 24 ports of fully processed desktop video of up to 384 Kbp...

Page 15: ...rences at any given time Note When using a High Definition Switched Video service type only a single screen layout is available High definition participants must have H 264 only and receive 720p in or...

Page 16: ...tributed environment that helps reduce the drain on network resources In addition the processing resources required by the LifeSize Multipoint are distributed between participating LifeSize Multipoint...

Page 17: ...includes the following topics Physical Description Preparing for Installation Verifying the Package Contents Mounting the LifeSize Multipoint Unit in a 19 inch Rack LifeSize Multipoint Unit Initial C...

Page 18: ...of the LifeSize Multipoint 12 and LifeSize Multipoint 24 units The LifeSize Multipoint unit has a 10 100BaseT Ethernet port on the front panel that uses an RJ 45 connector to connect to the network Th...

Page 19: ...an H 323 gatekeeper or SIP proxy server in the network If so ensure the auto attendant feature is enabled RST button Allows you to reset the LifeSize Multipoint unit manually GK and MC LEDs Lights gr...

Page 20: ...rd 19 inch rack Two mounting brackets and a set of screws are included in the LifeSize Multipoint unit shipping box Procedure 1 Disconnect all cables including the power cables 2 Place the LifeSize Mu...

Page 21: ...the screws through the brackets and tighten them into the screw holes on each side of the LifeSize Multipoint unit using a suitable screwdriver 5 Insert the LifeSize Multipoint unit into the 19 inch...

Page 22: ...ompletes its boot sequence and is ready for operation Note You can perform serial port configuration of the LifeSize Multipoint unit only at startup during a short period indicated by a 6 second count...

Page 23: ...LifeSize Multipoint unit Procedure 1 Connect the RS 232 terminal cable to the PC terminal 2 Connect the power cable 3 Start the terminal emulation application on the PC 4 Set the communication setting...

Page 24: ...art configuration Main menu N Configure default network port values P Change the configuration software password S Configure network security level A Advanced configuration menu Q Quit Select Caution...

Page 25: ...ur changes and allow the device to complete the boot process Caution Configuration of any of the parameters other than N Configure default network port values may alter the function of the device and...

Page 26: ...Mbps Half Duplex 2 100Mbps Half Duplex 3 10Mbps Full Duplex 4 100Mbps Full Duplex 5 Auto Q Quit Enter this value to retain the current setting The default setting is Auto 6 Press Enter The network con...

Page 27: ...oint unit as described in Connecting to a PC on page 14 The serial configuration utility runs as a target configuration service You can use the serial configuration utility to Configure default networ...

Page 28: ...dress for default Interface Without leading zeros current default Gateway IP address 3 At the Enter IP address for default interface prompt enter the IP address you want to assign to the video process...

Page 29: ...w user name and press Enter 3 At the Enter user password prompt enter the new password and press any key to return to the video processing module Main menu CHANGING THE SECURITY LEVEL You can use the...

Page 30: ...E MULTIPOINT You can use the serial port to point the MVP to the IP address of the controlling LifeSize Multipoint unit Procedure 1 At the prompt enter M to change the LifeSize Multipoint IP address a...

Page 31: ...eb port server setting displays 3 At the prompt enter 2 to restore the factory configuration settings You are asked to confirm your choice as follows Select 2 Are you sure you want to restore factory...

Page 32: ...d network configuration settings are automatically saved when you exit the video processing module Main menu Procedure 1 Ensure you have completed your configuration 2 At the prompt enter Q to exit th...

Page 33: ...TWARE UPGRADES You can perform software upgrades by using the LifeSize Upgrade Utility to upload files via a network or modem connection to the LifeSize Multipoint unit For more information see the Us...

Page 34: ...ee Setting the IP Address on page 15 Procedure 1 Launch your browser and enter the IP address or the name of the LifeSize Multipoint unit followed by admin For example http 125 221 23 44 admin or boar...

Page 35: ...from the LifeSize Multipoint CD ROM to a shared folder on a PC on your network For example myComputer LifeSize Multipoint Online Help 2 Log in to the LifeSize Multipoint Administrator interface 3 In...

Page 36: ...28 LifeSize Multipoint Installation Guide Registering the Online Help...

Page 37: ...r modem connection to the LifeSize Multipoint You can select either to perform a typical upgrade which includes all the new files or a customized upgrade which enables you to select which files to upl...

Page 38: ...e LifeSize software installed on LifeSize Multipoint Procedure 1 In the General Information section of the Upgrade Utility dialog box enter the IP address of the LifeSize Multipoint you want to upgrad...

Page 39: ...you want to upgrade in the Select the components you want to upgrade list Click OK to return to the Upgrade Utility dialog box 5 Click Upgrade to upgrade all components of the LifeSize Multipoint sof...

Page 40: ...32 LifeSize Multipoint Installation Guide Upgrading Software...

Page 41: ...PIN OUTS This section describes the pin to pin and pin out configurations of the connectors and cables of the LifeSize Multipoint unit including the following topics Unit RS 232 9 Pin Serial Port RJ...

Page 42: ...onfiguration Table 4 1 RS 232 9 pin D Type Serial Port Pin out RJ 45 8 PIN IP NETWORK PORT Table 4 2 describes the pin out configuration of the RJ 45 IP network port Table 4 2 Pin out Configuration of...

Page 43: ...the RJ 45 serial port This cable is provided with the LifeSize Multipoint unit Table 4 3 Pin to Pin Configuration of the RJ 45 to DB 9 Adapter Cable ISDN PORT Table 4 4 describes the ISDN Port RJ 45...

Page 44: ...36 LifeSize Multipoint Installation Guide ISDN Port...

Page 45: ...CATIONS TABLE Table 5 1 LifeSize Multipoint Unit Technical Specifications Unit Dimensions Height 1U 1 75 inches or 44 45 mm Width 17 25 inches 438 15 mm Depth 10 inches 254 mm Weight 4 45 kg 9 81 lbs...

Page 46: ...cessing module Chipset PowerPC MPC755 32 bit RISC microprocessor running at 400MHz or more MPC8260 secondary microprocessor running at 200 133MHz or more Operating System RTOS VxWorks 5 4 Memory 32 MB...

Page 47: ...ort 34 RJ 45 serial port adapter 35 RS 232 9 pin serial port 34 cascaded conferences 8 chipset 38 codecs audio transcoding 4 communication interfaces 38 communication settings 15 Conference Control in...

Page 48: ...n a 19 inch rack 12 restore factory configuration 23 restore factory settings 23 save network configuration settings 24 set default network properties 20 set duplex parameters 17 23 set Ethernet speed...

Page 49: ...SNMP agent 25 Software Upgrade Utility 25 software upgrade utility procedures install and launch 30 use utility 30 summary of features 2 T T 120 4 terminal cable 14 topologies 8 transcoding 4 U unit...

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