User guide

Configuration

Configuration and programming of the Forum 523/524 is per-

formed by the Configurator, a special software application inte-

grated into the system. The Configurator is operated via the

Web console, which can be run on any PC connected to the

Forum 523/524.

The Forum 523/524 Web console

Using the Web console, you can:

z perform the initial configuration of the Forum 523/524,

z configure users of the Forum 523/524 and authorise them to

use certain system services,

z carry out further system maintenance,

z use PC-supported telephony functions,

z read out call charge information,

z access the Forum 523/524 telephone book.

The Web console has an integrated online help function that offers

comprehensive information on configuration and maintenance of

the Forum 523/524 (see Loading the Online Help starting on

page 78).

For the initial configuration you can connect the PC to the

Forum 523/524 via the Ethernet port. The TCP/IP network proto-

col is used to set up a connection via one of these ports. You can

then open the Web console of the Forum 523/524 and call up the

Configurator from there.