Polycom RealPresence 2000, Administrator'S Manual

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Appendix G-Configuring Direct Connections to the Collaboration Server
Polycom, Inc.
G-7
Connecting to the RMX via Modem
Remote access to the RMX’s Alternate Management Network is supported via an external
PSTN <=> IP modem.
To connect via modem to the
Alternate Management Network the following procedures must
be performed:
1
Procedure 1: Install the RMX Manager – the web client enables direct access to the
RMX for support purposes.
2
Procedure 2: Configure the modem – by assigning it an IP address on a specific subnet
in the Alternate Management Network .
3
Procedure 3: Create a dial-up connection – using the Windows New Connection Wizard.
4
Procedure 4: Connect to the RMX – via the RMX Manager .
Procedure 1: Install the RMX Manager
Before installing the RMX Manager , verify that you have at least 150Mb of free space on your
workstation.
For more information see "
Installing the RMX Manager” on page 19-2 .
Procedure 2: Configure the Modem
Configure the modem as follows:
•
IP address – near
169.254.192.nn
• Subnet Mask –
255.255.240.0
None of the reserved IP addresses listed in Table G-1 on page G-4 should be used for the IP
Address.