Polycom ReadiManager LX100 Getting Started Guide September 2004
POLYCOM READIMANAGER LX100 GETTING STARTED GUIDE Trademark Information Polycom® and the Polycom logo design are registered trademarks, ReadiManager is a trademark of Polycom, Inc. in the United States and various other countries. All other trademarks are the property of respective owners. Patent Information The accompanying product is protected by one or more U.S. and foreign patents and patents pending held by Polycom, Inc. © 2004 Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved. Polycom Inc.
Contents Using This Guide .................................................................................. 2 Overview .............................................................................................. 2 Contents of this Package ....................................................................................................... 2 Unpacking the Unit............................................................................................................... 2 Disclaimer .....................
POLYCOM READIMANAGER LX100 GETTING STARTED GUIDE Using This Guide Before you install the Polycom ReadiManager™ LX100, use this guide to learn how to set up and configure the unit for scheduling and device management. Overview Contents of this Package Polycom ReadiManager LX100 unit Power cord Wall mounting rack Unpacking the Unit You should inspect the box the Polycom ReadiManager LX100 unit was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.
SYSTEM SAFETY System Safety General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the Polycom ReadiManager LX100 clean and free of clutter. The unit weighs approximately 15.5 lbs (7 kg). When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
POLYCOM READIMANAGER LX100 GETTING STARTED GUIDE In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together. Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack. You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable. Server Precautions Before you install the rails, determine the placement of each component in the rack.
PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Information Front Panel Several LEDs on the control panel as well as one on the motherboard help keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. The table below explains the meanings of all LED indicators.
POLYCOM READIMANAGER LX100 GETTING STARTED GUIDE Rear Panel Item Function 1 Power Connects to power 2 PS/2 port Mouse – Green Keyboard - Purple 3 USB 0/1 Ports Universal Serial Bus port 4 COM1 Port RS-232 port 5 Parallel Port Printer cable port 6 Monitor VGA monitor port 7 LAN1 Ethernet port for connecting to the network.
ENABLING REMOTE ACCESS PC with a network card ReadiManager LX100 Server Crossover cable, OR 2 Ethernet cables and a small Ethernet hub or switch. To connect the unit 1. Connect the ReadiManager’s Ethernet port to an Ethernet port on the PC via a crossover cable, or connect both the ReadiManager and the PC to the same Ethernet switch (or hub) using standard Ethernet cables. 2. Power on both devices. 3.
POLYCOM READIMANAGER LX100 GETTING STARTED GUIDE All fields are required. Enter the following information: Note: Some of the input values may require IT assistance. 6. 8 Field Description IP Address This will be the static IP address of the unit. This IP address should be different from the default IP address shipped with the system so that it will be accessible on the network. Subnet Mask Your network’s subnet mask. Default Gateway Your network’s default gateway IP address.
ENABLING REMOTE ACCESS 7. After the unit has been configured, connect the unit to your network. Logging onto Polycom ReadiManager LX100 Once the server has been configured for remote access log onto the server using the IP address or computer name configured above in System Configuration, open a browser and type in: http://IPaddress.
POLYCOM READIMANAGER LX100 GETTING STARTED GUIDE Scheduling Administration In the Scheduling Administration module, you set up users for Polycom ReadiManager LX100, and define the resources and equipment to be used for scheduling. Scheduling Administration also provides tools for defining your network, scheduling and managing conferences, and running reports. Device Management Using the Device Management module, you can manage and monitor your network.
ENABLING REMOTE ACCESS Polycom ReadiManager LX100 Device Management Guide for managing and monitoring your devices. Polycom ReadiManager LX100 comes with a set of documentation to help you set up and manage your videoconferencing network, equipment, and scheduling. Separate documentation is provided for: Scheduling Administration Device Management System Configuration Scheduling Wizard To access an HTML version of the documentation for each of these modules, just click the Help link at the top of the page.
POLYCOM READIMANAGER LX100 GETTING STARTED GUIDE Configuring Network Connections for the PC 1. From the PC, click on the Start menu and then click on the Run option. 2. When the “Run” window appears, type ncpa.cpl 3. After the “Network Connections” window opens, right click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties. 4. After the “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears, click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click on the Properties button. 5.
ENABLING REMOTE ACCESS Other Setup Tasks When you use Polycom ReadiManager LX100 for the first time, you need to make sure you are working with supported versions of Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer, and that you have browser security settings appropriately configured. The web interface of the Polycom ReadiManager LX100 is supported on computers with the following: Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.
POLYCOM READIMANAGER LX100 GETTING STARTED GUIDE 3. Select Internet. 4. Click the Custom Level button to open the Security Settings dialog box. 5. In the Security Settings dialog box, select “Enable” for the following settings: Download signed ActiveX controls Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting 6. Select “Prompt” for the following settings: Download unsigned ActiveX controls Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe 7.
ENABLING REMOTE ACCESS 8. Select Local Intranet and click the Custom Level button to open the Security Settings dialog box. 9. Repeat steps 5 through 7 so that the settings for Local Intranet match those for Internet. 10. Click OK again to exit the Internet Options dialog box. Note: There are many controls that will be downloaded to the client when accessing certain sections of Polycom ReadiManager LX100.
POLYCOM READIMANAGER LX100 GETTING STARTED GUIDE Specifications Electrical Input 100 – 240 VAC (w/ + 10% tolerance – units are auto switching capable Dimensions 16.7 X 1.7 X 14 inches; 425 X 44 355.6 mm ( W x H x D) Weight 15.5 lbs.; 7 kg.
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