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SMARTLINK
MULTIMEDIA CONFERENCE SERVER
RELEASE 5.1
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Please Read This Information
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FCC Notice
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device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in commercial
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This equipment generates, uses, and can
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Warning
Changes or modifications to this unit not
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the equipment.
Use of cables other than those provided by the
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the FCC Rules.
Notice to Canadian Users
This digital apparatus does not exceed the
Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émêt pas de
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la
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brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère
des Communications du Canada.
Printed on Recycled Paper
Bescheinigung des
Herstellers/Importeurs
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß SmartLink
Multimedia Conference Server in
Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der
BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 funkentstört ist. Der
vorschriftsmäßige Betrieb mancher Geräte
(z. B. Meßsender) kann allerdings gewissen
Einschränkungen unterliegen. Beachten Sie
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Dem Zentralamt für Zulassungen im
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dieses Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung
zur Überprüfung der SmartLink auf die
Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
Notice to UK Users
The SmartLink Multimedia Conference Server is
approved for indirect connection to the public
telecommunications network in the UK under
approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003.
Users of the SmartLink Multimedia Conference
Server in the UK must pay close attention to the
following statements. Failure to do so may
invalidate any approvals for indirect connection
to the public telecommunications network.
1. The SmartLink Multimedia Conference
Server is approved for indirect connection to
the public telecommunications network in the
UK under general approval number
NS/G/1234/J/100003.
2. Direct connection to the public
telecommunications network is not approved
and any such connection must be through a
product approved for such a connection.
3. The SmartLink Multimedia Conference
Server may be configured with an E1/ISDN
module
(BABT approval nS/3941/15/N/603327) for
direct connection using DASS-2 signaling to
exchange lines in the UK public
telecommunications network.
The E1/ISDN module is intended to be
accessible by authorized personnel only, and
must only be installed by authorized
personnel in such a way that it meets the
requirements for user and network protection.
Additionally, the E1/ISDN module, as fitted in
the SmartLink Multimedia Conference
Server, shall meet the performance
requirements of the Network Code of
Practice.
4. The power requirements for the E1/ISDN
module are + 5 volts DC and 2 amps
maximum. Users must ensure that
installation of network interface cards do not
cause the maximum voltages and currents
required to drive the interface to exceed the
available supply from the SmartLink
Multimedia Conference Server power supply.
Notice to Pan-European Users
The single- and dual-port E1/ISDN modules
when using the ETS300 protocol meet the
CTR-5 requirements of standard 90/002 S/R2
with the following BABT approval certificate
number: BABT/95/2227, mark CE 168_X_.
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Contents
About This Guide
Before You Begin ix
Installation Steps x
Conventions and Symbols xi
Chapter 1
Preparing for Installation
Unpacking 1–1
Before You Unpack 1–2
When You Unpack 1–2
Taking Inventory 1–3
Verifying Contents 1–3
Identifying Main Components 1–4
Shipped Components 1–4
User-Supplied Components 1–6
Identifying Cables 1–9
Identifying Connection Locations 1–11
SmartLink 1000 1–11
SmartLink 2000 1–13
Placing Components 1–15
Contents
vi
Chapter 2
Attaching Cables and Powering On
Attaching the Monitor and Keyboard to the MCS 2–1
Attaching an MCS Workstation 2–2
Attaching Cables to Modules 2–4
AIU 2–5
BRI 2–6
Dedicated E1 2–7
E1/ISDN 2–8
Aculab E1/ISDN 2–8
Promptus E1/ISDN 2–11
Ethernet Adapter 2–12
HSD 2–13
RS-232 2–14
RS-366 2–15
T1/ISDN 2–16
Powering On the MCS 2–18
Chapter 3
Installing and Configuring Workstation Software
Installing the MCS Workstation Software 3–2
Starting the MCS Workstation Software 3–3
Configuring the MCS Workstation Software 3–4
Connecting to the MCS and Setting the Time 3–8
Hanging Up the Connection to an MCS 3–12
Stopping the MCS Workstation Software 3–12
Contents
vii
Appendix A
Installation Choices
Relocating the MCS A–1
Changing MCS-to-Workstation Connections A–2
Using a Direct Connection A–4
Using a Dialed Connection A–5
Using a TCP/IP Connection A–6
Attaching a Mouse to the MCS A–7
Creating Your Own Account A–8
Working with Workstation Configuration Files A–8
Learning About Workstation Configuration Files A–8
MCS Connection Settings A–11
Workstation Settings A–13
Closing the Current File A–15
Creating a New File A–16
Opening a File A–17
Appendix B
Specifications
Electrical Specifications B–2
Environmental Specifications B–3
Physical Specifications B–4
Contents
viii
Appendix C
Cables
AIU C–2
BRI C–3
COM1 C–5
25-Pin-to-25-Pin (COM2) C–6
Dedicated E1 C–7
E1/ISDN C–9
Aculab E1/ISDN C–9
Single- and Dual-Interface D-Shell Cable C–9
Single- and Dual-Interface BNC Cable C–11
Promptus E1/ISDN C–12
Ethernet Adapter C–14
J1/ISDN C–16
RS-232 C–17
RS-366 C–19
RS-449 C–21
T1/ISDN C–24
V.35 C–26
X.21 C–29
Cable Summary C–32
Index
ix
About This Guide
This guide provides the procedures you need to install a
SmartLink Multimedia Conference Server (MCS).
To use this guide you should have experience with
installing and configuring electrical and
telecommunication equipment. You should also know the
basics of working in a Microsoft Windows environment.
Before You Begin
Before you begin the procedures in this guide, skim
through Chapters 1 through 3 to understand the order of
installing a new MCS. After you set up your initial
installation, you can customize the installation using the
procedures in Appendix A.
When you finish installing the MCS, refer to the
SmartLink Multimedia Conference Server
Administration Guide to learn about configuring
hardware modules and entering site and conference
information.
About This Guide
x
Installation Steps
Unpack
shipment
Customize
installation
Set up MCS
Workstation
Attach
cables
Configure
MCS software
(
Administration
Guide
)
Optional
Conventions and Symbols
xi
Conventions and Symbols
This guide uses the following conventions:
Keys may be used in combinations or sequences. For
example, Ctrl+Esc means to hold down the Ctrl key while
pressing the Esc key.
This guide uses the symbol ➞ between two words to
indicate sequential menu choices. For example,
File ➞Close means to choose File and then to choose Close.
This type style Indicates
bold An emphasized word or phrase
italic An exact title or phrase
special type A button, an icon name, a screen
message, a menu item, a key, or an
example of text that you must type
1–1
1
Preparing for Installation
This chapter tells what you need to know before you
install the MCS. Topics include
❐Unpacking
❐Taking Inventory (page 1–3)
❐Placing Components (page 1–15)
For a diagram of the installation process, see page x.
Unpacking
The number of cartons in an MCS shipment varies
according to the components you ordered.
Note When unpacking the MCS, be sure to save the
hardware configuration sheet and the packing slip. You
use these documents when identifying and configuring
the hardware modules.
Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation
1–2
Before You Unpack
Before you unpack the shipment, follow these steps:
1. Inspect the cartons for shipping damage.
If you see evidence of shipping damage, arrange for
an agent of the carrier to be present when you
remove the equipment.
2. Decide where you want to locate the MCS.
Typically, you place the MCS in a switch room near
telephone and network equipment.
Doing this avoids having to move the MCS after you
unpack it and reduces the chance of losing
components.
When You Unpack
To unpack the shipment, follow these steps:
1. Open the tops of the shipping cartons, and remove
the packing material.
2. Lift the MCS from its carton, and empty the other
cartons.
Place the components in position.
3. Save the cartons and the packing material in case
you ship the equipment to another site.
Taking Inventory
1–3
Taking Inventory
Taking inventory consists of verifying the shipment
contents and identifying components.
Verifying Contents
To verify the shipment contents, follow these steps:
1. Locate the packing slip, which is included with the
shipping documentation.
2. Compare the itemized listing on the packing slip
with the items you ordered and received.
To identify items, see
■Identifying Main Components (page 1–4)
■Identifying Cables (page 1–9)
If you note discrepancies between the packing slip
and the shipment, contact the sender immediately.
3. Inspect each item for damage.
If you find a damaged item, contact the sender
immediately.
Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation
1–4
Identifying Main Components
This section identifies MCS shipped components and the
components you must supply for installation.
Shipped Components
The following main components are shipped with an
MCS:
❐MCS hardware components
■MCS bridge
The MCS bridge hosts the software applications
you use to start and conduct conferences. The
MCS bridge connects to the networks through
network interface units and to MCS
workstations.
For the remainder of this guide, the term MCS
refers to the MCS bridge.
■Monitor and keyboard
The monitor and keyboard connect to the MCS.
You use the monitor and keyboard for system
maintenance tasks, such as software backup and
restoration.
Taking Inventory
1–5
Figure 1–1 shows the hardware components shipped
with every MCS.
Figure 1–1. MCS, Monitor, and Keyboard
Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation
1–6
❐MCS workstation software
The MCS workstation software provides the
applications you use to access and manage an MCS
from an MCS workstation. The software ships on the
diskettes labeled “MCS Workstation User Interface”.
User-Supplied Components
To install the MCS and customize the installation, you
must supply the following components:
❐PC for MCS workstation
You must provide a PC, shown in Figure 1–2, on
which to install the MCS workstation software.
Figure 1–2. MCS Workstation
MCS Workstation
Taking Inventory
1–7
You can install the MCS workstation software on a
PC with the following minimum system
configuration:
■A 50-MHz 80486 computer with 8MB of RAM
■Two serial communications ports:
•COM1 for a mouse
•COM2 for a serial connection to the MCS
■A hard disk with 20 MB of free space
■A disk drive that can read high-density (1.44 Mb)
3½-inch disks
■Windows 95
■A 15” VGA monitor and adapter set to
640-by-480 (or greater) graphics resolution
If you use a resolution greater than 640-by-480,
use a small font display driver.
❐RS-232 cables
If your MCS has an installed RS-232 module, you
must supply the RS-232 cables connecting the
shipped RS-232 octocable to MCS workstations. For
more information about connecting MCS
workstations, see page 2–2.
❐25-pin-to-25-pin (COM2) cable
You can use the COM2 port to connect to an MCS
workstation.
For more information about connecting MCS
workstations, see page 2–2.
Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation
1–8
❐E1/ISDN cables
If your MCS has an installed Aculab E1/ISDN
module, you must supply one or more of the following
cables:
■For a single- or dual-interface
D-shell-compatible E1/ISDN module, you must
provide a line interface unit (LIU)-to-network
cable that connects the shipped LIU to an E1 or
ISDN interface.
■For a single- and dual-interface BNC-compatible
E1/ISDN module, you must supply the cable that
connects the module to an E1 or ISDN interface.
For more information about the E1/ISDN cables, see
page C–9.
❐Direct connection devices
If you plan to connect more than one workstation to
an MCS through direct connections, you must supply
null-modem cables or adapters.
You may need to supply line drivers or similar
devices, depending on your installation. For more
information about direct connections, see “Changing
MCS-to-Workstation Connections” on page A–2.
❐Dialed connection devices
You must supply Hayes®-compatible modems and
appropriate cables for dialed connections. For more
information about dialed connections, see “Changing
MCS-to-Workstation Connections” on page A–2.
❐LAN connection
If you plan to connect to the MCS using TCP/IP, you
must equip your workstation with an Ethernet
adapter and the Windows 95 TCP/IP stack.
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