Chapter 3 Videoconferencing Basics
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3.3
Starting Videoconferences
You can start a videoconference either from the Manual Dialer dialog box as
described in “Calling Through the Manual Dialer” on page 2-7, or by using one of
the following methods:
•
Starting Videoconferences from the Phone Book
•
Starting Videoconferences from the Speed Dial list
•
Starting Videoconferences by Redialing.
Dialing Options - LAN Address Types
The following table defines the network address types supported by the 5760 VC.
Enter one of these address types in the LAN Manual Dial dialog box or in a LAN -
New Entry dialog box of the Phone Book.
Address
Type
Example
Applicable When
IP
Address
212.219.130.100
Always applicable. Usually dynamic, changing
without notification, so the other address types
are often preferred.
DNS
Name
Room1.corp.com
The IP addresses of a DNS server and of a WINS
server are configured. The 5760 VC Station
Name is the first part of the DNS address.
Station
Name
(H.323
Alias)
Room1
Both the 5760 VC and the remote system are
registered with the Gatekeeper. Any string of
characters beginning with an alphabetical letter.
User
Number
(E.164)
259
Both the 5760 VC and the remote system are
registered with the Gatekeeper. Any number.
