Setting up a dial-up connection, Connecting to the media server, Remotely over the network – Avaya S8710 User Manual

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A Accessing the media server

Connecting to the media server remotely over the network

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Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server

June 2004

Connecting to the media server
remotely over the network

You can access the media server from any computer connected through the LAN. However, make sure
the LAN security settings allow remote access.

To access the media server, open a Web browser or a terminal emulation application. In the address field,
type in the IP address or DNS host name assigned to the media server you want to access.

You can also use the active (alias) media server address to connect automatically to the media server that
is active.

Connecting to the media server
remotely over a modem

This section covers the following tasks:

Setting up a dial-up connection

on page 84

Dialing up to the media server

on page 85

Finding the active media server IP address

on page 85

Accessing the Maintenance Web Interface

on page 85

Using the command line interface

on page 86

NOTE:

Remote access over a modem is for Avaya services support access only and not for routine
administration. Because the media server uses the same line to report alarms, it cannot
report new alarms while the line is in use.

You can access the media server through an analog modem. The remote connection requires a data speed
of at least 33.5 kilobits per second.

Setting up a dial-up connection

To use a computer modem, you first must set it up through your dial-up connection.

1

Launch the dial-up connection program, which varies depending on your operating system.
Generally, you can access them through My Computer or Control Panel folders. See your
computer’s help system for specific information.

2

Double-click Make New Connection to open the New Connection wizard.

3

Within the wizard, and depending on your operating system, you may be asked to:

Assign a name to the connection.

Select dial-up to the network for the network connection type.

Select the modem you will be using for the dial-up connection.

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