Polycom DOC2230A - Manual (Page 33)

Chapter 3 - Initial System Configuration
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Configuring the Network Services
The Network Services include the parameters of the networks connected to
the MCU. If no Network Services have been configured, depending on your
system configuration, the appropriate Network Service must be configured.
This section describes the configuration of both IP and ISDN networks.
ISDN Network Service
The Net-2/4/8 Network Interface module installed in the MCU interfaces
between the MGC unit and the ISDN switch. The Network Service is used to
define the properties of the switch and the ISDN lines running from the
switch to the ISDN Network Interface module. Each group of ISDN lines
having the same characteristics and originating from the same ISDN switch,
will be assigned to the same Network Service.
IP Network Service
The IP Network Service defines the properties of the IP network used for
connecting IP endpoints to the conference and the IP cards (installed in the
MCU) to which the network is connected. Several of the network components
are used by both H.323 and SIP endpoints to connect to the conference, and
the same IP card is used for H.323 and SIP connections. One IP Network
Service, therefore, can be defined for both H.323 and SIP environments as
well as an H.323-only or a SIP-only network service.
Defining an ISDN Network Service
The MCU can be connected to ISDN lines provided by different carriers.
Each carrier has unique characteristics, and may have different pricing
programs. To use these lines, together with the carrier’s special programs, you
must first obtain the relevant information from the carrier and then define
their parameters in the MGC Manager’s application.
To define a New ISDN Network Service:
1. Connect the MGC Manager to the MCU.
2. In the Browser pane, expand the MCU tree to list its options.
Installing the
MGC Manager
Initial IP
Configuration
Connecting
to an MCU
Configuring the
Network Services
Defining an MCU
Starting the MGC
Manager
For information about defining T1-CAS, MPI, NFAS ISDN, Leased lines
ISDN and additional ISDN and IP Network Services, or modifying
existing Network Services, refer to the MGC Administrator’s Guide,
Chapter 3.