Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Copyright and Trademarks Copyright © 2003 Epygi Technologies, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Quadro is a registered trademark of Epygi Technologies, Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors. Limited Warranty Epygi Technologies, Ltd.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Emergency Services The Quadro SIP Services are intended to function as a secondary telephone service. These services are made available through the Internet and therefore are dependent upon a constant source of electricity and network availability. In the event of a power outage, the Quadro SIP Service will automatically be disabled.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Table of Contents Manual I: Installation Guide About This Installation Guide ........................................................ 5 Requirements............................................................................. 5 Hardware Overview..................................................................... 6 QuadroCS Rear Panel.............................................................................6 QuadroCS Front Panel LEDs ..................................
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide About This Installation Guide About This Installation Guide This Installation Guide explains the installation and basic configuration of the QuadroCS Conference Server. It gives step-by-step instructions to connect the device properly to the Internet and to attach a PC for administration and configuration. It also describes the basic configuration of a conference. Step 1: Installing the QuadroCS explains connection of cables and devices to the QuadroCS.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Requirements Requirements • • • • • • One 120/240 VAC power outlet in close proximity to the Quadro. One RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 broadband Internet connection. One CAT 5 Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector to connect to the Quadro LAN port One PC with a 10Mbps or a 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet card or adapter installed. TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC. For optimal results, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher are recommended.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Hardware Overview Hardware Overview QuadroCS Rear Panel Fig. I-1: QuadroCS Rear Panels 1 2 3 4 5 Power socket. Use only the power adapter delivered with the QuadroCS. RJ-45 socket to attach the Local Area Network (LAN) via an Ethernet CAT 5 cable. If a PC is connected directly to this socket, a straight cable is used. If an Ethernet hub, router or switch is used, a crossover cable may be required.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Hardware Overview QuadroCS Front Panel LEDs Fig.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 1: Installing the QuadroCS Step 1: Installing the QuadroCS Networking Overview To establish a connection between the Internet and your local area network (LAN), a separate access router is needed. The Quadro products are an excellent choice for this function. The QuadroCS can serve as an access router for a single PC used during configuration, but it is not recommended to be used as the primary Internet access router for your company’s LAN.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 1: Installing the QuadroCS WAN Connection Options • QuadroCS behind a router, which is connected to a cable or DSL modem. Fig. I-3: Configuration: QuadroCS behind a router In this configuration, the IP router typically acts as a DHCP server for the LAN and assigns the IP addresses to the PCs and other devices. The Quadro can be connected through its WAN port directly to one of the router's LAN ports and will get an IP address from the router.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 1: Installing the QuadroCS Connecting the Hardware • QuadroCS behind a router Fig. I-5: Installation: QuadroCS behind a router • QuadroCS directly connected to the Internet Fig. I-6: Installation: QuadroCS directly connected to the Internet • • • • • Verify the product package contents are complete. Refer to the contents sheet included in the packaging to determine if all the items were shipped in the box.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 1: Installing the QuadroCS Please Note: The PC must be configured for DHCP to receive an IP address directly from the QuadroCS. Refer to the first Appendix for instructions on how to set up a PC for DHCP operation. • Check the LEDs: The green Busy LED must glow continuously. The green LAN and WAN LEDs will blink when cables are connected to these ports and all devices are powered up.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 2: Configuring the QuadroCS Step 2: Configuring the QuadroCS The QuadroCS does not require further network configuration in two cases: • • The QuadroCS is connected behind a basic router that is compatible with the QuadroCS’s implementation of STUN The QuadroCS is connected directly to the Internet and your ISP supports DHCP.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 2: Configuring the QuadroCS Step 2.1: Logging in to QuadroCS • • • Start a browser (MS Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera) on a PC connected to the LAN port. Enter http://172.30.0.1 (QuadroCS’s default LAN IP address) into the address field. The Login page of the QuadroCS will be displayed (see picture below). Fig. I-7: Login page Enter admin as the Username and 19 as the Password to log in as the administrator.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 2: Configuring the QuadroCS Step 2.2: Basic Configuration 1. Open the System Configuration Wizard under the System heading. The first page shows all items to be configured. Click the Next button to start. On the LAN Settings page, enter a unique name for the QuadroCS into the Host Name field. Please Note: The Host Name is very useful when many QuadroCS's are part of a network and one administrator has access to all of them.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 2: Configuring the QuadroCS 3. Click Next to display the WAN IP Configuration page: Fig. I-11: WAN IP Configuration page Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) should provide this information. • • Assign automatically via DHCP - The parameters are set automatically by the ISP. Assign Manually requires the administrator to enter the external IP Address, the corresponding Subnet Mask, and the IP address of the Default Gateway. 4.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 2: Configuring the QuadroCS 5. Disabling the firewall is only required to access the QuadroCS’s management when the QuadroCS is connected behind a router. To configure the firewall, open Firewall/Nat Settings from the Uplink Settings menu. Disable the firewall by deselecting the corresponding checkbox. Fig. I-13: Firewall Configuration page The Internet connection is properly configured now and you can start generating the first conference.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 3: Registering on the Epygi's Technical Support Step 3: Registering on Epygi’s Technical Support It is recommended that you register your Quadro on the Epygi Technical Support web page. Registration will give you access to the Technical Support Database. There, you can send requests concerning technical problems as well as refer to the frequently asked questions.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 3: Registering on the Epygi's Technical Support Complete all fields and record the Login Name and Password in a safe place. You will need it for the SIP server. Please Note: In some cases the QuadroCS units will be shipped pre-configured from the factory with the Support login and password already set-up.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 4: Registering a Conference on Epygi's SIP Server Step 4: Registering a Conference on Epygi’s SIP Server You may login directly to Epygi’s SIP Server, if you have already registered your QuadroCS at Epygi’s Technical Support Center. If you have not registered with Epygi Technical Support, you will not be able to login to the Epygi SIP Server. Using the same login name and password you use for Epygi Support, login to the Epygi SIP Server at www.epygi.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 4: Registering a Conference on Epygi's SIP Server Fig. I-17: SIP Services Add New Extension page The Authentication password is used to validate the entry and must match the password entered on the Quadro at a later time. Make sure to record the name, Authentication Password and SIP extension number so you can enter them into the Quadro later. Save will store the entered information and conclude the basic SIP registration.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 5: Configuring a Conference on the QuadroCS Step 5: Configuring a Conference on the QuadroCS 1. Open the Conferences page from the Conference Management menu Fig. I-19: Conferences page 2. Click Add to open the Conference Wizard to guide you through the basic settings needed to generate a new conference. The Conference Wizard consists of two pages – one for configuring general Conference General Settings and one for Conference SIP Registration settings. Fig.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 5: Configuring a Conference on the QuadroCS The Moderator Password sets a password for the moderator to access the conference. The moderator is able to use conference codes during the active conference as well as to access conference-specific GUI pages to coordinate the conference. Participant Password sets a password for participants to access the conference.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Step 5: Configuring a Conference on the QuadroCS SIP Outbound Proxy Settings are used to configure the QuadroCS’s connection to the SIP server. The SIP Outbound proxy is a SIP server where all the SIP requests and other SIP messages are transferred. Some SIP servers use outbound proxy servers to escape restrictions of NAT. SIP Outbound Settings are provided by the SIP server provider and are used by the QuadroCS to reach the selected SIP server.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Appendix: PC DHCP Settings Appendix: PC DHCP Settings The QuadroCS has a DHCP server on its LAN interface that provides DHCP IP addresses to devices connected to the LAN. This appendix describes how to configure Windows PCs for DHCP. The PC used to access the Quadro must meet the following conditions: • • TCP/IP network protocol must be installed. DHCP must be activated to request the IP address automatically.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically, then click on Advanced. . 5. 6. You will see the entry DHCP Enabled. Click OK three times to close all windows. Appendix: PC DHCP Settings TCP/IP and DHCP under Windows 95/98/ME 1. 2. Click the Start button. Choose Settings, then Control Panel. Double-click on the Network icon to open your Network window. Select the Configuration tab. 3. Click Add. 4. Double-click on Protocol. 5.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Appendix: Changing the Administrator's Password Appendix: Changing the Administrator's Password For security reasons, it is recommended that you change the default administrator's password. The username of the administrator, admin cannot be changed. Under the System menu, select Change Password. The Change Password page will be displayed. Fig. I-23: Change Password page Enter the Old Password (19) followed by the New Password and Confirm New Password.
Quadro Manual I: Installation Guide Appendix E - Checking the Connections Copyright 2003 - 2005 Epygi Technologies, Ltd. All rights reserved QIG-QUADRO-03-03 QIG-QUADRO-03-03 QuadroCS (SW Version 3.0.
