MPS 200 MPS 800 • Join up to 40/160 video and 32/48 audio sites in one or more conferences • 19” rack-mountable chassis with LCD in front and CompactPCI backplane • Wide range of network and protocol support: SIP, IP, ISDN and V.35 • Supports H.
MPS 200 MPS 800 Finding the Information You Need We recommend that you check the TANDBERG web site regularly for updated versions of this manual: http://www.tandberg.com/support/ documentation.php Main D 13373.08 NOVEMBER 2007 Table of Contents Introduction Thank you for choosing TANDBERG! The TANDBERG MPS (Media Processing System) has been designed to provide you with many years of safe, reliable operation.
TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Finding the Information You Need MPS 200 MPS 800 Introduction What’s New in this Version?................................................. 6 Disclaimer, Patent Info, License Agreement, Trademark & Copyright........................................................ 7 Third Party Software, Licenses and Copyright (1:6)............... 8 Safety Instructions............................................................ 14 Environmental Issues........................................
Table of Contents TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE PRI Board......................................................................... 88 PRI Board in Slot 1-n (1:3)............................................ 88 PRI Interfaces (1:3)...................................................... 91 E1/T1 Interfaces.......................................................... 94 G.703 Board..................................................................... 95 G.703 Board Interfaces (1:2)..............................
TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS 200 MPS 800 Introduction We recommend that you check out the TANDBERG web site regularly for updated versions of this manual: http://www.tandberg.com/support/ documentation.php Main D 13373.08 NOVEMBER 2007 Table of Contents Introduction The TANDBERG MPS enables sites on IP (H.323 and SIP), ISDN and High Speed Serial (V.
Introduction What’s New in this Version? TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE New Features in Version J4 Version J4 of the TANDBERG MPS provides several new capabilities and enhancements. For your convenience a list of them is provided here. IPv6 Enabled • IPv6/IPv4 Dual Stack Enhanced SIP Features • • • • Dual Video Stream Early media Floor control Feature parity to TANDBERG Video Systems with software version F5/F6 • Transfer, Forward and Hold support Gateway Support for OD/HD • • H.
Introduction Disclaimer, Patent Info, License Agreement, Trademark & Copyright TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Disclaimer The information in this document is furnished for informational purposes only, is subject to change without prior notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by TANDBERG.
Introduction Third Party Software, Licenses and Copyright (1:6) Third Party Software (c) UNIX System Laboratories, Inc. Amended / Expanded Copyright notices for thirdparty software on the TANDBERG MPS systems are listed below: All or some portions of this file are derived from material licensed to the University of California by American Telephone and Telegraph Co. or Unix System Laboratories, Inc. and are reproduced herein with the permission of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc.
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Introduction Safety Instructions TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before you connect the equipment to the power source. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions both on the apparatus and in these operating instructions. Retain this manual for future reference. Vibration Do not operate the apparatus in areas with vibration or place it on an unstable surface.
Introduction Environmental Issues TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Thank you for buying a product which contributes to a reduction in pollution, and thereby helps save the environment. Our products reduce the need for travel and transport and thereby reduce pollution. Our products have either none or few consumable parts (chemicals, toner, gas, paper). Our products are low energy consuming products. TANDBERG’s Environmental Policy Environmental stewardship is important to TANDBERG’s culture.
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Introduction Features Overview & MPS Capacity This Administrator Guide is provided to help you make the best use of your TANDBERG MPS, Media Processing System. The TANDBERG MPS enables sites on IP (H.323 and SIP), ISDN and High Speed Serial (V.35/RS449/RS530 w/RS366 support) to participate in meetings with each other, and at the same time it offers superior quality and ease of use in one fully-featured multipoint control unit, MCU. The TANDBERG MPS may also include the optional Gateway functionality.
Introduction TANDBERG MPS at a Glance TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Rack Mountable Chassis The TANDBERG MPS chassis is 19” rack-mountable. • On the front of the chassis is a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for initial configuration and basic system information. • There are four Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) indicating the power status. • The backplane of the chassis is provided with advanced CompactPCI technology for high speed communication between the boards.
TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS 200 MPS 800 Installation We recommend that you check the TANDBERG web site regularly for updated versions of this manual: http://www.tandberg.com/support/ documentation.php Main D 13373.08 NOVEMBER 2007 Table of Contents Introduction This section describes the first time installation of the MPS - Media Processing System.
Installation Precautions, Unpacking and Mounting Precautions TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE What is in the Box? Rack Mounting Please read carefully: Unpacking Preparations on Site • Never install communication equipment during a lightning storm. To avoid damage to the unit during transportation, the TANDBERG MPS is delivered in a special shipping box.
Installation MPS 200 with 2 Media Processing Boards - Front Side Use Arrow keys to navigate in the menu Display TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Enter/OK key Brackets for Rack Mounting Screw holes for Rack Mounting Media Processing Boards System Controller Board (in slot 1) LEDs for power status 10/100 BASE T PCI Mezzanine Card Ethernet USB 0 USB 1 COM1 LEDs for the media board Main D 13373.
Installation MPS 200 with ISDN and V.35 Network Cards - Rear Side RS232 LEDs for E1/T1 Line 1-8 E1/T1 Lines 1-8 TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Bracket for Rack Mounting (in front) V.35 Lines 1-32 Voltage / Frequency Information Power Switch On/Off AC Power Inlet Serial 3/4 Main D 13373.08 NOVEMBER 2007 Table of Contents Introduction ENET 1 ENET 2 COM1 Installation PMC I/O Module Quick Setup KB/MS System Controller V.
Installation MPS 800 with 8 Media Processing Cards - Front Side Use Arrow keys to navigate in the menu Display TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE LEDs for power status Enter/OK key Screw holes for Rack Mounting Screw holes for Rack Mounting 10/100 BASE T USB 0, USB 1 PCI Mezzanine Card COM1 LEDs for the media board RESET button Ethernet Connectors LEDs for CPU and FAILURE System Controller Board (in slot 1) Main D 13373.
Installation MPS 800 with ISDN and V.35 Network Cards - Rear Side TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE 2 V.35 Serial Interface Cards 2 PRI E1/T1 ISDN Network Interface Cards System Controller Board (slot 1) Bracket for Rack Mounting (in front) *KB/MS (keyboard/mouse) 2 Power Supply units (hot swap- *PMC I/O Module Power Supply LEDs COM1 Power Switch On/Off ENET 1 ENET 2 LEDs for E1/T1 Line 1-8 AC Power Inlet Serial 3/4 RS232 Serial Interface Main D 13373.
Installation Connecting Cables TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Connecting Cables Connecting Ethernet Cables Power Cable Connect the system power cable to an electrical distribution socket. MPS 800 - Connecting Ethernet Cables LAN Cables Connect the LAN cable from the 10/100 BASE T connector on the front of the System Controller Board to your network. From the Ethernet connector on the front of each of the Media Processing Boards, connect a LAN cable to your network.
Installation Starting the System TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS200 Front Side Starting the System MPS200 Back Side Liquid Crystal Display Preparations Before starting the TANDBERG MPS make sure the following has been done: 1. The System Controller Board must be installed in the first slot in the chassis. Power Switch 2. Make sure the Media Processing Board(s) and the Network Interface Card(s) are interted correctly into the chassis. 2.
Initial Configuration LCD Menu Structure TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE LCD - Menus LCD - Menu Structure LCD - Liquid Crystal Display Example of the LCD menu structure on a MPS having 1 System Controller Board and 2 Media Processing Boards: The initial configuration is done through the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the front of the chassis. Status Page Parameter Config Parameter Info LCD Settings Restart IP <192.168.001.100> SNM <255.255.255.000> GW <192.168.001.
Initial Configuration System Controller Board - Parameter Configuration Initial Configuration Parameter Configuration LCD Before using the TANDBERG MPS it requires some basic configuration. This is done through the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the front of the chassis. • • Press any key to open the main menu. Parameter Config Parameter Info LCD Settings Restart Follow the instructions in the Starting the System section to prepare the system for configuration.
Initial Configuration Media Processing Board - Parameter Configuration Initial Configuration Parameter Configuration LCD Before using the TANDBERG MPS it requires some basic configuration. This is done through the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the front of the chassis. • • Press any key to open the main menu. Parameter Config Parameter Info LCD Settings Restart Follow the instructions in the Starting the System section to prepare the system for configuration.
TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS 200 MPS 800 Quick Setup of the MPS We recommend that you check the TANDBERG web site regularly for updated versions of this manual: http://www.tandberg.com/support/ documentation.php Main D 13373.08 NOVEMBER 2007 Table of Contents Introduction The Quick Setup section will help you get your MPS online and operational quickly. It provides a step-by-step guide to the basic H.323 services setup via the MPS web interface.
Quick Setup User Interfaces for the MPS TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE User Interfaces for the MPS Web Interface The TANDBERG MPS is normally controlled via the web interface, but any authorized user may schedule meetings on the TANDBERG MPS by using the TANDBERG Management Suite (TMS) or the TANDBERG Scheduler. Using the Web Interface Start a Web browser and enter the IP address of the MPS. When prompted for login, enter the user name admin and password, TANDBERG (default password).
Initial Configuration (1:4) Simple IP Configuration TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Simple IP Configuration Configuration of the MPS using Web Interface Open a web browser and type in the IP address to access the web interface. The IP address to enter was configured from the LCD during the installation process. Configuration of the System Controller Board Navigate to System Configuration > IP: • Verify the IP Address set via the front panel LCD.
Initial Configuration (2:4) Simple H.323 Configuration TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Simple H.323 Configuration Configuration of the MPS using Web Interface Open a web browser and type in the IP address to access the web interface. The IP address to enter was configured from the LCD during the installation process. Registration to a Gatekeeper Navigate to System Configuration > H.323: • Set the Gatekeeper mode to Gatekeeper to enable the system to register to a Gatekeeper.
Initial Configuration (3:4) Simple PRI Configuration TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Simple PRI Configuration Configuration of the MPS using Web Interface Open a web browser and type in the IP address to access the web interface. The IP address to enter was configured from the LCD during the installation process.
Initial Configuration (4:4) Simple Dial In Configuration TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Simple Dial In Configuration Configuration of the MPS using Web Interface Open a web browser and type in the IP address to access the web interface. The IP address to enter was configured from the LCD during the installation process.
TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS 200 MPS 800 Using the MPS We recommend that you check the TANDBERG web site regularly for updated versions of this manual: http://www.tandberg.com/support/ documentation.php Main D 13373.08 NOVEMBER 2007 Table of Contents Introduction The Using the MPS section will help you understand how to use the MCU, Gateway and Phone Book. It provides a step-by-step guide to the basics as well as a description of each setting available from the web interface.
MCU Overview MCU Usage Information TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MCU Usage Information The Usage pane for MCU calls shows the current status of all the available resources (Video, Telephone, ISDN Channels and Total Bandwidth).
MCU Overview MCU Conference Overview TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MCU Conference Overview Filter Conference Overview • Active If selected all the active confer- Create a Conference 1. Click on the Conference#: Create New drop down list to select a conference and press OK button to create a ences are shown • Inactive If selected all the inactive conferences are shown new conference. • Dynamic If selected all the Ad Hoc cre- 2.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Setting Up a MCU Conference TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE The Create Conference Page Create a Conference 1. Click on [Create] in the conference list to set up a new conference. or: Create a Conference 1. Click on the Conference#: Create New drop down list to select a conference and press OK button to create a or: Create a Conference 1. Click on the Create New Conference button to create a new conference. new conference.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Conference Configuration (1:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Name The conference name will be shown on the Conference Overview page and on the Conference Status page. Maximum Conference Rate Custom Selection: Specifiy the maximum possible call rate allowed in the conference. If a participant does not support this rate the MCU will connect at the highest rate possible.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Conference Configuration (2:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Maximum Call Duration Determines the maximum duration (minutes) of the conference. • All sites will be disconnected when the specified ‘Max Call Duration’ has been reached. • 10 minutes, five minutes and one minute prior to this, a warning will be displayed to all the video participants in the conference, indicating the remaining time.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Video Settings (1:5) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Voice Switched 2 Split 3 Split 4 Split 4 + 3 Split 5 + 1 Split 7 + 1 Split 9 Split 8 + 2 Split Top-Bottom 8 + 2 Split Bottom-Top 8 + 2 Split Top 8 + 2 Split Bottom 12 + 1 Split Center 12 + 1 Split Top Left 12 + 2 Split 16 Split 30 + 2 Split Conference Layout Auto: When set to Auto the most suitable conference layout will automatically be selected depending on the total number of participants in the act
MCU Overview > Create Conference Video Settings (2:5) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE CP Autoswitching The CP Autoswitching enables you to swap non speaking sites with the least active sites in the picture. This lets you see all participants in a conference, even if they are not speaking. CP Autoswitching can be set to a value between 0 seconds (default) and 60 seconds. The number of seconds denotes how long each of the remaining participants shall be displayed on the screen.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Video Settings (3:5) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Dual Video Stream The MCU supports DuoVideoTF, H.239 and BFCP. On: Set to On to enable a Dual Video Stream protocol for this conference. Both DuoVideoTF and H.239 or BFCP are supported in the same conference. Off: When set to Off, Dual Video Stream will not be supported in this conference. Conference Selfview On: Set to On to enable Conference Selfview.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Video Settings (4:5) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Participant Identifier Auto: Set to Auto to let the System Name of a participant to be displayed the number of seconds set in Participant Identifier Timeout. On: Set to On to enable the System Name for each participant to be displayed in the picture during the conference. Off: Set to Off to disable the System Name to be displayed.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Video Settings (5:5) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Optimal Voice Switch On: Set to On to enable Optimal video format in Voice Switch mode, if the connected endpoints allows this. Off: When set to Off there will be normal transcoding when doing Voice switch. ! 1. Optimal Voice Switch is only available on IP. 2. Icons and text are not available when set to On.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Audio Settings TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Voice Switch Timeout Defines the number of seconds between 1 and 10, a participant must speak before it gets the speaker indication and is shown as the speaker to the other endpoints. A long timeout might be suitable in noisy environments and in conferences with many participants.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Security Settings (1:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Password To ensure only authorized participants are able to join this conference you can set a password. Then the participants must enter the password to join this conference. The password can be numerical only. • When dialling into a password protected conference, the participant is met with the ‘Password Enquiry’ screen and sound, asking the participant to enter a password.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Security Settings (2:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Encryption On: When set to On all participants in the conference must support DES or AES encryption (available on all TANDBERG endpoints using software version B4.0 or later). Participants not supporting encryption will be shown the ‘Encryption Required’ screen for 60 seconds before they are disconnected from the conference. Off: When set to Off the conference is not encrypted.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Participants Settings TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Video Participant Limit Defines the maximum number of Video Participants allowed in the conference and reserves the number of needed Advanced Video Option ports for this conference. Values: 0 - 40 for MPS 200 and 0 - 160 for MPS 800. Telephone Participant Limit Defines the maximum number of Telephone Participants allowed in the conference. Values: 0 - 32 for MPS 200 and 0 - 48 for MPS 800.
MCU Overview > Create Conference Network Settings TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Bandwidth Management Manual: Disables automatic regulations of sites to Low rate Network encoder, based on video rate reports. If a conference participant is experiencing poor network quality it will send Fast Update Requests (FUR) to the encoder in the MCU to make it refresh the picture. This can be observed as a short flash in the picture.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference Manage an Active Conference TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Manage an Active Conference Frequently used numbers can be stored in the Phone Book or a management system, e.g. TANDBERG Management Suite (TMS). on MCU to return to Click the Conference Overview. Auto Refresh: Check/uncheck the Auto Refresh to put it On/Off. on a conference Click in the list to see the Auto Refresh Rate: Select the desired Refresh Rate for Auto Refresh.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference Conference Status (1:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Numbers Shows the dial in number for the conference, on ISDN or IP. Each conference has separate dial in numbers. H.323 / SIP URI Shows the dial in address for the conference, on H.323 or SIP. Call Duration Shows the call duration of the current conference.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference Conference Status (2:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Encryption / Password Encryption: Shows what type of encryption is allowed for the conference. Password: Shows the key symbol if a dial in password has been assigned to the conference. If no key symbol is present, the conference is not password protected.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference Add Participants (1:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Add Participants To add new participants to the conference, press the Add Participants button. The Call Participants window will be shown. Using the Phone Book Select an entry from the phone book and press the Call Participants button to call the participant.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference Add Participants (2:3) - Manual Dialing (1:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Add Participants To add new participants to the conference, press the Add Participants button. The Call Participants window will be Number Enter the video number, telephone number or RS366 dial string. For G.703 Leased Line calls, this is the call number (1 to 5).
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference Add Participants (3:3) - Manual Dialing (2:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Dial Profile Select which dial profile to use for this phone book entry. Auto: The MPS will automatically select the appropriate profile ISDN: ISDN will always be used for dialling. H.323: IP will always be used when dialling.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference Add Participants - Examples Example 1: H.323 / IP (H.323 ID) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Example 2: H.323 / IP (IP Address) Example 3: ISDN Example 4: G.703 Leased Line Example with H.323/IP (H.323 ID): Example with H.323/IP (IP Address): Example with ISDN: Example with G.703 Leased Line: The H.323 ID must be registered to a Gatekeeper. Calling a video system directly by IP Address. A prefix might be required by the ISDN switch.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference Edit Conference Settings TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Conference Configuration To change the conference configuration for this conference, press the Conference Configuration button to show the Edit Conference window. Some settings cannot be changed when a conference is active.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference Dial In Direct (DID) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Dial In Configuration To specify a dynamic dial in number for a conference, press the Dial In Configuration button. The Direct Dial In Number to Conference # window will be shown. Using Dial In Direct Numbers To use Dial In Direct (DID) numbers, a DID has to be configured for the MPS.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference The Basic View (1:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Basic View - Provides a basic overview of all the participants in the conference. Advanced View - Gives detailed information on the audio in, audio out and video in protocols and the bandwidth used by these protocols. Terminal List - List the participants in the conference.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference The Basic View (2:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Basic View - Provides a basic overview of all the participants in the conference. Advanced View - Gives detailed information on the audio in, audio out and video in protocols and the bandwidth used by these protocols. Terminal List - List the participants in the conference.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference The Basic View (3:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Basic View - Provides a basic overview of all the participants in the conference. Advanced View - Gives detailed information on the audio in, audio out and video in protocols and the bandwidth used by these protocols. Terminal List - List the participants in the conference.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference The Advanced View TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Basic View - Provides a basic overview of all the participants in the conference. Advanced View - Gives detailed information on the audio in, audio out and video in protocols and the bandwidth used by these protocols. Terminal List - List the participants in the conference.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference The Terminal List View TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Basic View - Provides a basic overview of all the participants in the conference. Advanced View - Gives detailed information on the audio in, audio out and video in protocols and the bandwidth used by these protocols. Terminal List - List the participants in the conference.
MCU Overview > Manage an Active Conference The Change View TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Status The Conference Status page shows information about a conference and lets you control the conference. Basic View - Provides a basic overview of all the participants in the conference. Advanced View - Gives detailed information on the audio in, audio out and video in protocols and the bandwidth used by these protocols. Terminal List - List the participants in the conference.
Gateway Overview Gateway Features and Capacity TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Gateway Features Gateway Capacity allows seamless MCU control through the Gateway. Encryption (Secure conferenceTF) Secure conference AES (128 bit) and Secure conferenceTF DES (56 bit) are both supported through the Gateway. DownspeedingTF When requested quality (bandwidth) cannot be established, DownspeedingTF makes the connection establish on as high quality as possible.
GW Overview Gateway Usage Information TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Gateway Usage Information The Usage pane for Gateway calls shows each active call through the Gateway (Load, ISDN channels and number of calls).
GW Overview Gateway Calls Overview TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Gateway Calls Overview Actions When a call is active, the Administrator or Operator can disconnect the call, or transfer the call from one IP endpoint to another. Disconnect Gateway Call Will disconnect the GW Calls Shows each active call through the gateway. • [Idle] No call is active. • Active Call A call is active. Click on Active Call to see call info in details.
GW Overview > Manage a Gateway Call Disconnect a Call TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Disconnect a Gateway Call Actions - When a call is active the Administrator or Operator can Disconnect the call, or Transfer the call from one IP endpoint to another. 1. Identify which call to be disconnected from the Gateway Overview page. 2. Press the Disconnect Call actions button to disconnect the selected Gateway call. 3. A confirmation window will be shown: • • Main D 13373.
GW Overview > Manage a Gateway Call Transfer a Call TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Transfer a Gateway Call Actions - When a call is active the Administrator or Operator can Disconnect the call, or Transfer the call from one IP endpoint to another. 1. Identify which call to transfer from the Gateway Overview page. 2. Press the Transfer Call actions button. 3. A H.323 Call Transfer window will be shown. 4. Select a H.323 entry from the Phone Book or enter an IP address or E.
Using the Phone Book Phone Book TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Phone Book > Main Page Number of Entries There is support for: All settings for single entries and group entries are explained on the following pages. • Up to 250 local entries in the phone book. • • Up to 16 Group Entries. Each Group Entry can have up to 32 members. Edit: Select an entry from the list and press the Edit button to open the Edit Entry dialog box.
Using the Phone Book Add New Entry TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Name Enter the name of the phone book entry. Number Enter the video number, telephone number or RS366 dial string. For G.703 Leased Line calls, this is the call number (1 to 5). Call Type Telephone: Set to Telephone if the number entered above is a telephone number. Auto: When set to Auto (default) the configured Maximum Conference Rate will be used. Custom Selection: Select the call rate to be used. (64 kbps, 2x64 (H.
Using the Phone Book Edit Entry TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Name Enter the name of the phone book entry. Number Enter the video number, telephone number or RS366 dial string. For G.703 Leased Line calls, this is the call number (1 to 5). Call Type Telephone: Set to Telephone if the number entered above is a telephone number. Auto: When set to Auto (default) the configured Maximum Conference Rate will be used. Custom Selection: Select the call rate to be used. (64 kbps, 2x64 (H.
Using the Phone Book Add New Group Entry TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Group Entry The Group entries are useful for recurring meetings where the same participants meet each time. By doing this, only the group entry has to be selected in the Add Participants menu and the participants are automatically called. This view is opened from the Phone Book. Select Phone Book from the top menu and press the Add New Group Entry button. You can define up to 16 Group Entries.
TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS 200 MPS 800 System Status We recommend that you check the TANDBERG web site regularly for updated versions of this manual: http://www.tandberg.com/support/ documentation.php Main D 13373.08 NOVEMBER 2007 Table of Contents Introduction The System Status gives an overview of the status for the boards and cards installed on the MPS. The information will reflect a fully equipped MPS and may differ from the MPS delivered.
System Status ISDN PRI Board Status TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE ISDN PRI Board Status ISDN PRI Board Status If a PRI cable is disconnected or malfunctioning, or basic configuration is erroneous, • Red Alarm is displayed in red for the affected interfaces. • Sync alert is displayed in red for the affected interfaces. If a participant has been disconnected, the cause code can be viewed by pressing the link next to the disconnected PRI channel.
System Status G.703 Board Status TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE G.703 Board Status G.703 Board Status This page gives status information about available channels and which calls are connected and recently disconnected. • Red Alarm may indicate that the cable is faulty or disconnected. • Sync alert may indicate that the MPS or your G.703 network is not correctly configured. Main D 13373.
System Status Serial V.35 Board Status TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Serial V.35 Board Status Serial V.35 Board Status Clock rate: Displays the current clock rate for each individual Serial port. When a port is active in a call this will display the call rate that the port is connected at. If used for external clocking on the MPS this will display the rate of the clock that the MPS is receiving from the network.
System Status Media Board IP Status TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Media Board IP Status Media Board IP Status Red alarm indicates the Ethernet interface on the Media Board is down. IP Address Shows the IP Address of the Media Processing Board. IP Subnet Mask Shows the IP Subnet Mask of the Media Processing Board. IP Gateway Shows the IP Gateway of the Media Processing Board. MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the Media Processing Board.
System Status H.323 Status TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE H.323 Status IP Address Shows the IP address of the TANDBERG MPS configured for Network #1. H.323 Gatekeeper Status Shows status and IP address of the Gatekeeper for Network#1, which the TANDBERG MPS is registered to. • Inactive means the TANDBERG MPS is not registered to a Gatekeeper. • Registering means the TANDBERG MPS is having problems registering with the selected Gatekeeper.
System Status SIP Status TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE SIP Status Mode - Shows if the SIP service is enabled or not. Server Status Show status towards the configured SIP server i.e. whether or not the MPS can find a server. Possible states are: • • INACTIVE - SIP server not in use • • TIMEOUT - SIP server not answering. • • ACTIVE - Normal case, when server is found.
System Status System Information (1:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE System Unit, Software, Configuration, Managed Resources System Unit • • • • Product Type - Shows the TANDBERG product type Product ID - Shows the TANDBERG product id Up Time in Seconds - Shows the uptime since last boot in seconds Up Time - Shows the uptime since last boot in days, hours, minutes and seconds Software • • • Version - Shows the installed software version Name - Shows the installed software name Release Date - Show
System Status System Information (2:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MCU, Gateway, Hardware MCU Resources • Conference - Shows the total number of conferences available on the MPS • Fully Featured Conferences - Shows the total number of fully featured conferences available on the MPS • Encoders - Shows the total number of encoders available on the MPS • Telephony - Shows the total number of telephone sites available on the MPS • Video Telephony - Shows the total number of video telephone sit
System Status System Information (3:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Used Resources Total • Conference - Shows the total number of conference used on the MPS • Telephony - Shows the total number of telephone calls used on the MPS • Video Telephony - Shows the number of video calls used on the MPS • B Channel PRI - Shows the total number of B channels used on the MPS • Bandwidth - Shows the total bandwidth used on the MPS Gateway • Gateway Calls - Shows the number of Gateway calls used •
TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS 200 MPS 800 System Configuration We recommend that you check the TANDBERG web site regularly for updated versions of this manual: The System Configuration section contains information about how to configure and maintain the MPS. http://www.tandberg.com/support/ documentation.php Main D 13373.
H.320 Board Network Configuration TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration PRI Board Configuration ! Please ensure that Network Type is set to PRI for the correct ISDN cards. This must correspond with the Slots used in PRI Board Configuration. ! Please ensure that Network Type is set to G.703 for the correct ISDN cards. This must correspond with the Slots used in G.703 Board Configuration. Slot (1 to n) Select Slot 1 to 6 to configure the H.320 (ISDN) board(s).
PRI Board PRI Board in Slot 1-n (1:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration PRI Board Configuration ! Please ensure that Network Type is set to PRI for the correct ISDN cards in the PRI Network Configuration. Send Complete On: The TANDBERG MPS will send the ISDN message information element in the outgoing call Setup message. This is only required in a few countries. Off: The TANDBERG MPS will not send (Default: Off).
PRI Board PRI Board in Slot 1-n (2:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration PRI Board Configuration Please ensure that Network Type is set to PRI for the correct ISDN cards in the PRI Network Configuration. ! Speech Timers On: If set to on, this will turn on Layer 3 timers T310, T304 and T301 for telephone calls (Default: On). Off: If set to off, this will turn off Layer 3 timing. NSF Telephony Mode On: If set to on, NSF service code for telephone calls will be enabled.
PRI Board PRI Board in Slot 1-n (3:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration PRI Board Configuration ! Please ensure that Network Type is set to PRI for the correct ISDN cards in the PRI Network Configuration. Switch Type - Select between the following PRI protocols: • • • • National ISDN AT&T Custom ISDN ETSI (Euro ISDN) Japan/Taiwan ISDN NOTE! All PRI lines on the same E1/T1 Interface Card must use the same PRI Protocol.
PRI Board PRI Interfaces (1:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration PRI Board Configuration - continued: PRI Board Configuration Please ensure that Network Type is set to PRI for the correct ISDN cards in the PRI Network Configuration. ! PRI Interface Configuration (1:3) This section configures each of the PRI interfaces individually. There is one column for each PRI interface (IF 1, IF 2, IF 3, etc).
PRI Board PRI Interfaces (2:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE PRI Interface Configuration (2:3) Network Configuration Search - continued: PRI Board Configuration Specifies where the TANDBERG MPS will start searching for available B-channels for each PRI-line for an outgoing call.
PRI Board PRI Interfaces (3:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE PRI Interface Configuration (3:3) Network Configuration Allow NFAS On: If set to On, the Allow NFAS is enabled. Off: If set to Off, the Allow NFAS is disabled. - continued: PRI Board Configuration Non-Facilities Associated Signalling (NFAS), is an ISDN feature for sharing one ISDN D-channel across multiple ISDN PRI interfaces. • • The NFAS is only available on T1 networks Backup D channels are not currently supported.
PRI Board E1/T1 Interfaces TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE E1/T1 Interface Configuration Network Configuration This section configures each of the E1/T1 interfaces individually. There is one column for each interface (IF1, IF2,IF3, etc). - continued: PRI Board Configuration However, if PRI Trunk Groups is enabled, the number range for PRI 1 will also apply for all the enabled PRI interfaces on the same E1/T1 Interface Card. E1 CRC4 Used for most E1-PRI configurations.
G.703 Board G.703 Board Interfaces (1:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration PRI Board Configuration ! Please ensure that Network Type is set to G.703 for the correct ISDN cards in the PRI Network Configuration. G.703 Board Leased Line is a non-dialling protocol. Should be used when: 1. One codec is connected in a point to point connection 2. Through an ISDN switch supporting G.703 Leased Line mapping. NOTE! It may be necessary to specify the call rate explicitly when dialling a G.
G.703 Board G.703 Board Interfaces (2:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration PRI Board Configuration ! Please ensure that Network Type is set to G.703 for the correct ISDN cards in the PRI Network Configuration. G.703 Board Leased Line is a non-dialling protocol. Should be used when: 1. One codec is connected in a point to point connection 2. Through an ISDN switch supporting G.703 Leased Line mapping. Channel (1 to 5) For each G.
IP Board IP Interfaces Configuration TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration IP Configuration Interface 1 and 2 As a minimum you must configure Interface 1. If your TANDBERG MPS is connected to two different IP-networks, you must configure both Interface 1 and Interface 2. INFO: Before you can access the MPS from a web browser the initial configuration, of a static IP address for the System Controller Board, is done via the LCD.
IP Board DNS Interfaces, IP Services TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration DNS Interface 1 and 2 - continued: IP Configuration DNS Server defines the network addresses for DNS servers, interface 1 and 2. Up to 5 addresses may be specified. If the network addresses are unknown, please contact your LAN administrator or Internet Service Provider. The DNS Domain Name is the default domain name suffix which is added to unqualified names.
Media Board IP Media Board IP Configuration TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Media Board IP Configuration Media Board Configuration - Slot (1 to n) Select Slot 1 to 12 to configure the Media Board(s). The picture shows that Media Boards are installed Slot 1, 2 and 3. Indicates ok Indicates an error Network ID 1: The Media Processing Board is connected to the same IP-network as the System Controller Board Interface 1.
Serial V.35 Board Serial V.35 Board Interfaces TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration Slot (1 to n) Select Slot 1 to 6 to configure the Serial V.35 Board(s). The picture shows that Serial V.35 Boards installed on Slot 4. Indicates ok Indicates an error Internal Bandwidth Sets the clock rate the MPS will provide to all ports when set to Internal for clocking. Can be set to a clock rate from 64kbps up to 1920 kbps.
H.323 Configuration Gatekeeper Settings, Net 1-2 TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration H.323 Configuration - Gatekeeper Settings for Net 1 and Net 2 When dialling directly in to a conference from H.323, this requires the use of H.323 numbers. To achieve this the TANDBERG MPS must be registered to a Gatekeeper. Gatekeeper: Set Gatekeeper to Gatekeeper to enable the MPS to register to a Gatekeeper. • • The Gatekeeper IP Address must also be filled in.
SNMP Configuration SNMP Configuration TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration SNMP Configuration SNMP is used for monitoring and configuring different units in a network. The SNMP Agent responds to requests from SNMP Managers (a PC program etc.). SNMP traps are generated by the agent to inform the manager about important events. SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol MIB - Management Information Base SNMP Mode On: Set the SNMP Mode to On to enable the SNMP Agent.
SIP Configuration SIP Configuration TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration SIP Mode On: Set the SIP mode to On to enable the system for incom- Note: The DNS must be configured on the IP configuration page when using SIP ing and outgoing SIP calls. Off: Set the SIP mode to Off to disable incoming and outgoing SIP calls from the system Server Address The Server Address is the manually configured address for the outbound proxy and registrar.
QoS Configuration QoS (Quality of Service) Configuration TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Configuration QoS Configuration (network 1-2) The network must support Quality of Service (QoS) for these settings to work. You can configure the Quality of Service mode differently for Network #1 and Network #2. QoS Mode (network 1-2) Precedence: Select IP Precedence QoS method and see QoS Mode Configuration for details. Diffserv: Select Diffserv QoS method and see QoS Mode Configuration for details.
Miscellaneous Configuration Miscellaneous Configuration TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Miscellaneous Configuration Configuration - System name To change the System Name of the TANDBERG MPS, enter the new system name in the field. Services The IP services can be independently disabled to prevent access to the TANDBERG MPS. HTTP On: Set HTTP to On to enable HTTP Service. Off: Set HTTP to Off to disable HTTP Service. HTTPS On: Set HTTPS to On to enable HTTPS Service.
Upgrade Software Upgrade TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Software Upgrade New software to the TANDBERG MPS can be installed via the Software Upgrade web page. The Software Upgrade page shows the current software version, the hardware serial number and the installed options and the option keys. Important - Before Upgrading To upgrade the TANDBERG MPS, a valid Release Key and Software file is required. Please contact your TANDBERG representative for more info.
Language Set Language TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Language Configuration and File Management Set Language The Set Language allows you to view and change the language in the web interface and dialogs. Select Web Interface Language Select the desired Web Interface Language and press Set to activate. Select Dialog Language Select the desired Dialog Language and press Set to activate.
Language Dialog Pictures TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE File Management File Management The File Management allows viewing and changing pictures, sounds and symbols, which are shown to the participants when connecting to, and during a conference on the MPS. Different files can be uploaded for different languages. If you want to use files that are language independent, please see File Management in the MCU Configuration section.
Language Dialog Sounds, Symbols TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE File Management File Management The File Management allows viewing and changing pictures, sounds and symbols, which are shown to the participants when connecting to, and during a conference on the MPS. Different files can be uploaded for different languages. If you want to use files that are language independent, please see File Management in the MCU Configuration section.
XML XML Document TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Configuration Using XML XML Document The XML Uploading page, allows administrators to upload multiple configuration changes to the MPS instead of manually setting each entry through the web interface. Example: Text is copied from the command.xml file and pasted into the XML Document editor field. By pasting in a valid xml file, users may update the MPS Directory and Configuration. It is also possible to execute commands by pasting in valid command xml.
Certificate Management Certificate Management TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Certificate Management Manage Certificates Allows an administrator to upload X.509 certificates for use with HTTPS. These certificates can be created from any trusted CA (Certificate Authority) to prevent possible security warnings in the web browser due to the default self signed certificate. To install an HTTPS certificate, the following is needed: • • • The HTTPS certificate (.PEM format) The Private key (.
TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS 200 MPS 800 Gateway Configuration We recommend that you check the TANDBERG web site regularly for updated versions of this manual: http://www.tandberg.com/support/ documentation.php Main D 13373.08 NOVEMBER 2007 Table of Contents Introduction The Gateway Configuration section contains information about how to configure and use the Gateway on the TANDBERG MPS.
Gateway Configuration Gateway Functionality and Dialling Rules TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Gateway Functionality About Dialling Rules How to enable Gateway Funtionality Dialling Rules IVR Services IVR + TCS-4 In order to enable the Gateway functionality in the MPS, the Gateway Software option must be set. The dialling rules must be set in order for the MPS to handle different types of Gateway calls. The different Gateway call types supported by the MPS are described below.
Gateway Configuration Dialling Rules TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Handling Dialling Rules Setting up Dialling Rules Add new Dialling Rule 1. Configure the new Dialling Rule from the row on top 2. Press the Add New button to activate the dialling rule 3. The new rule is added as the Rule #1 in the list Modify an existing Dialling Rule 1. Locate the Dialling Rule to be modified (1, 2, 3, etc.) 2.
Gateway Configuration Examples with ISDN Gateway Example 1: DID TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Example 2: IVR-TCS4 Example 3: DID Example 4: IVR Example with DID Example with IVR-TCS4 Example with DID: Example with IVR: Your ISDN PRI number range for the Gateway is from 67124000 to 67124050. Your ISDN PRI number for Gateway usage is 67124000. The GW shall be configured to have an H.323 prefix 0047. The GW shall be configured to have an H.323 Dial In number 1.
Gateway Configuration Examples with V.35 Gateway About V.35 Ports TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Example 1: DID Example 2: DID Example 3: DID V.35 Ports Example with DID: Example with DID (V.35 to H.323) Example with DID: To address the V.35 ports in a dialling rule, the physical V.35 ports have a numeric representation with two digits for each the interface number and module number. You would like to have a DID number from H.323 to a V.35 port. You would like to have a DID number from a V.
Gateway Configuration Examples with G.703 Gateway About G.703 Ports TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Example 1: DID Example 2: DID Example 3: DID G.703 Ports: Example with DID: Example with DID: Example with DID: To address the G.703 ports in a dialling rule the physical G.703 ports have a numeric representation with two digits for each the interface number and the module number as well as a one digit representation for the call number. You would like to have a DID number from H.323 to G.703.
Gateway Configuration Gateway Configuration (1:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Gateway Configuration Interoperability Experience has shown that some features - even though they are standardized - might cause interoperability problems with legacy video conferencing products. By disabling features on this page, the Gateway can be used as a filter to ensure interoperability with legacy products.
Gateway Configuration Gateway Configuration (2:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Gateway Configuration Interoperability Experience has shown that some features - even though they are standardized - might cause interoperability problems with legacy video conferencing products. By disabling features on this page, the Gateway can be used as a filter to ensure interoperability with legacy products. Encryption The Gateway will allow DES and AES 128 encrypted Gateway calls to take place.
Gateway Configuration Gateway Configuration (3:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Gateway Configuration Interoperability Experience has shown that some features - even though they are standardized - might cause interoperability problems with legacy video conferencing products. By disabling features on this page, the Gateway can be used as a filter to ensure interoperability with legacy products. H.264 On: Set to On to allow H.264 video capabilities to be transmitted through the Gateway.
Gateway Configuration File Management TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE File Management File Management The File Management allows viewing and changing of pictures and sounds shown to the caller when connecting to the Gateway. Web Interface The following web interface options can be specified: • • Language - Upload language files Value Space - Upload Value Space files. To add a new file, press Browse to find the file, and then press Upload.
TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS 200 MPS 800 MCU Configuration We recommend that you check the TANDBERG web site regularly for updated versions of this manual: http://www.tandberg.com/support/ documentation.php Main D 13373.08 NOVEMBER 2007 Table of Contents Introduction The MCU Configuration section contains information about how to configure and use the MCU on the TANDBERG MPS.
Dial-In Numbers About the Dial In Numbers Menu TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE About the Dial In Numbers Menu In the Dial In Numbers page you can configure numbers and/or aliases to create a conference and to dial into an already created conference. Static Conferences The Static Conferences configuration allows the users to define numbers and aliases for each conference on the MPS. There are different ways of configuring and setting up a conference depending on conference type and use.
Dial-In Numbers Single Dial In Number Menu TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Single Dial In Number Menu About The Single Dial In Number allows the MPS to set up multiple conferences, in an Ad Hoc manner. This is triggered by a user dialling in to a single number.
Dial-In Numbers Ad Hoc Conferences Menu TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Ad Hoc Conferences About The Single Dial In Number allows the MPS to set up multiple conferences, in an Ad Hoc manner. This is triggered by a user dialling in to a single number.
Dial-In Numbers Static Conferences Menu TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE About Static Conferences The Static Conferences configuration allows the users to define prefixes, ISDN numbers, E.164 Aliases, H.323 ID’s and SIP URI’s for each conference on the MPS. The number of conferences in the Static Conferences list correspond to the number of conferences in the Overview > MCU panel. How to get access to a Static Conference The conference must be created and started from the web interface of the MPS.
Dial-In Numbers Personal Conferences Menu TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE About Personal Conferences (1:2) The Personal Conferences allows you to specify one or more conferences with: • • • • Unique name Unique numbers and/or aliases Passwords Conference Template When the personal conference is started, the participants defined in the configuration setup will automatically be called (excluding the starting participant himself and the users in the waiting room for this conference).
Dial-In Numbers Personal Conferences Menu TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE About Personal Conferences (2:2) The Personal Conferences allows you to specify one or more conferences with: • • • • Unique name Unique numbers and/or aliases Passwords Conference Template When the personal conference is started, the participants defined in the configuration setup will automatically be called (excluding the starting participant himself and the users in the waiting room for this conference).
Dial-In Numbers Direct Ad Hoc Conferences Menu TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE About Direct Ad Hoc Conferences The Direct Ad Hoc conference is an alternative to Personal Conferences and the traditional Ad Hoc conferences. With Direct Ad Hoc conferences you can define a prefix to be used together with several user defined numbers. The user can easily create a conference by dialling: . Up to 10 Direct Ad Hoc conferences may be defined.
Network Profiles Network Profiles TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Network Profiles Network Profiles Network Profiles enables the user to specify a protocol and a service prefix for TANDBERG MPS dialling. Name Enter the name of the new Network Profile in the Name field. Call Prefix Enter the Call Prefix of the new Network Profile. This could be 0 for external call (ref. example 1). Call Suffix Enter the Call Suffix of the new Network Profile. This could be 1 for an internal line (ref. example 2).
Conference Template Conference Configuration (1:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Template Configuration Conference Template Configuration The Conference Templates are found in the MCU Configuration tab. The predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates.
Conference Template Conference Configuration (2:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Template Configuration Conference Template Configuration The Conference Templates are found in the MCU Configuration tab. The predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates.
Conference Template Video Settings (1:5) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Voice Switched 2 Split 3 Split 4 Split 4 + 3 Split 5 + 1 Split 7 + 1 Split 9 Split 8 + 2 Split Top-Bottom 8 + 2 Split Bottom-Top 8 + 2 Split Top 8 + 2 Split Bottom 12 + 1 Split Center 12 + 1 Split Top Left 12 + 2 Split 16 Split 30 + 2 Split Conference Layout Auto: When set to Auto the most suitable conference layout will automatically be selected depending on the total number of participants in the actual conferenc
Conference Template Video Settings (2:5) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Template Configuration Conference Template Configuration The Conference Templates are found in the MCU Configuration tab. The predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates. The conference template contains the same settings as described in the Create Conference in the Overview section.
Conference Template Video Settings (3:5) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Template Configuration Conference Template Configuration The Conference Templates are found in the MCU Configuration tab. The predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates. The conference template contains the same settings as described in the Create Conference in the Overview section.
Conference Template Video Settings (4:5) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Template Configuration Conference Template Configuration The Conference Templates are found in the MCU Configuration tab. The predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates. The conference template contains the same settings as described in the Create Conference in the Overview section.
Conference Template Video Settings (5:5) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Template Configuration - Video settings continued... Conference Template Configuration The Conference Templates are found in the MCU Configuration tab. The predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates.
Conference Template Audio Settings TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Template Configuration Conference Template Configuration The Conference Templates are found in the MCU Configuration tab. The predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates. The conference template contains the same settings as described in the Create Conference in the Overview section.
Conference Template Security Settings (1:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Template Configuration Conference Template Configuration The Conference Templates are found in the MCU Configuration tab. The predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates.
Conference Template Security Settings (2:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Template Configuration Conference Template Configuration The Conference Templates are found in the MCU Configuration tab. The predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates.
Conference Template Participants Settings TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Template Configuration Conference Template Configuration The Conference Templates are found in the MCU Configuration tab. The predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates.
Conference Template Network Settings TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Conference Template Configuration Conference Template Configuration The Conference Templates are found in the MCU Configuration tab. Network The predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates.
Files File Management (1:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE File Management File Management The File Management allows viewing and changing pictures, sounds and symbols, which are shown to the participants when connecting to, and during a conference on the MCU. See also Language submenu in System Configuration. To add a new file, press Browse to find the file, and then press Upload. For each of the customized files, a Delete button will be added in the Type column.
Files File Management (2:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE File Management File Management The File Management allows viewing and changing pictures, sounds and symbols, which are shown to the participants when connecting to, and during a conference on the MCU. To add a new file, press Browse to find the file, and then press Upload. For each of the customized files, a Delete button will be added in the Type column.
TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS 200 MPS 800 Technical Descriptions We recommend that you check the TANDBERG web site regularly for updated versions of this manual: http://www.tandberg.com/support/ documentation.php Main D 13373.08 NOVEMBER 2007 Table of Contents Introduction This section gives you a detailed technical description of the System Controller Board, Media Boards and the different types of Network Interface Boards.
Network Interfaces System Controller Board Interface TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Chassis System Controller Board Interface Rear View TANDBERG MPS 800 System Controller Board The TANDBERG MPS 800 has a 9U-19” rack-mountable chassis that can host up to 8 Media Processing Boards and 4 Network Interface Cards.
Network Interfaces Media Processing Board Interface TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Chassis Media Processing Board Interface TANDBERG MPS 800 Media Processing Board Front View The TANDBERG MPS 800 has a 9U-19” rack-mountable chassis that can host up to 8 Media Processing Boards and 4 Network Interface Cards. Add-on boards for media processing are installed in adjacent slots in the chassis. The Media Processing Board is equipped with LAN interface for H.
Network Interfaces E1/T1 Network Interface Card (IIC-8) (1:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE TANDBERG MPS 800 E1/T1 Network Interface Card Rear View The TANDBERG MPS 800 has a 9U-19” rack-mountable chassis that can host up to 8 Media Processing Boards and 4 Network Interface Cards. • • • • • The E1/T1 Card is equipped with PRI ports for ISDN interface: Front Chassis The TANDBERG MPS chassis is 19” rackmountable.
Network Interfaces E1/T1 Network Interface Card (IIC-8) (2:3) LED’s for the E1/T1 PRI Interface Card (IIC-8) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Channel Service Unit Channel Hunting You will find 4 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for each PRI interface which provides information about PRI-line status. Channel Service Unit (CSU) Channel Hunting The PRI interface may require an external CSU (Channel Service Unit) depending on the network layout.
Network Interfaces E1/T1 Network Interface Card (IIC-8) (3:3) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE PRI T1 (US only) NSF Service Codes PRI T1 (US only) Network Service Facility (NSF) can be configured to mode Off (i.e. NSF not used – default) or mode On with any value between 0 and 31, to describe the service facility on the PRI/T1 line. Below is a list of common service profiles. As these profiles may change, contact your service provider to get the correct profile. ISDN Aggregation Standards 1. H.
Network Interfaces V.35 Serial Interface Card (SIC-32) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE V.35 Serial Interface Card (SIC-32) TANDBERG MPS 800 V.35 Serial Interface Card Rear View The TANDBERG MPS 800 has a 9U-19” rack-mountable chassis that can host up to 8 Media Processing Boards and 4 Network Interface Cards. • • • 32 x V.35 ports with optional RS366 Dialling The V.35 Card is equipped with V.
Network Interfaces V.35 Serial Interface Card - Cable Description V.35 Serial Interface - Cable Description V.
Network Interfaces Power Supplies TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Chassis Power Supply - TANDBERG MPS 800 TANDBERG MPS 800 Power Supply for TANDBERG MPS 800 The TANDBERG MPS 800 has a 9U-19” rack-mountable chassis that can host up to 8 Media Processing Boards and 4 Network Interface Cards. The TANDBERG MPS 800 is shipped with 2 hot-swappable power units. They are installed at the back of the chassis. TANDBERG MPS 200 The power switch/connector is found at the back of the chassis.
Network Interfaces MPS 800 - Inserting Network Interface Cards TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Inserting Additional Network Interface Cards with TANDBERG MPS 800 TANDBERG MPS 800 The TANDBERG MPS 800 has a 9U-19” rackmountable chassis. • There is support for up to 4 Network Interface Cards in the software version J3 and above.
Network Interfaces MPS 200 - Inserting Network Interface Cards TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Inserting Additional Network Interface Cards with TANDBERG MPS 200 TANDBERG MPS 200 The TANDBERG MPS 200 has 3U-19” rack-mountable chassis. PRI E1/T1 ISDN Interface Card • There is support for up to 2 Network Interface Cards in the software version J3 and above.
Features Quality of Service (QoS) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Quality of Service Feature (QoS) Quality of Service (QoS) IP Precedence All QoS features must be enabled in your IP network in addition to correct MPS configuration. IP Precedence is a classification of packets from 0 (low priority) to 7 (high priority). The values 6 and 7 are typically reserved for congestion control. IP Precedence helps a router select what kind of traffic to prioritize.
Features Video Features (1:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE TANDBERG Best ImpressionTF TANDBERG Best ImpressionTF Automatic Continuous Presence (CP) Layout Switching TANDBERG’s Best ImpressionTF feature consists of 3 parts: When Conference Layout is set to Auto the following table describes the picture sent from the TANDBERG MPS.
Features Video Features (2:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE 4CIF Digital ClarityTF, H.263, H.263+ 4CIF Digital Clarity TF This feature allows for H.263 4CIF (704x576) live video images to be sent to the far end, allowing 4 times higher resolution than traditional videoconferencing systems for displaying document camera video and other high-resolution images. H.263+ Custom Video Formats (Digital Clarity TF) TANDBERG MPS supports encoding of a true XGA, SVGA, VGA and NTSC (SIF) resolutions.
Features Other Features (1:2) IP Adaptive Bandwidth Management TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Asymmetrical Encoders and Decoders LipSync Latency and Jitter IP Adaptive Bandwidth Management Asymmetrical Encoders and Decoders Lip Sync The MCU never produces more traffic than needed, for better utilization of network resources. Most of the data sent in a videoconference is video data. Thus, by incorporating smart video algorithms, the codec sends no more video data than necessary.
Features Other Features (2:2) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Intelligent Packet Loss Recovery Inband Changing of Video and Audio Algorithms Intelligent Packet Loss Recovery (IPLR TF) Inband Changing of Video and Audio Algorithms IPLR is an ITU standard based packet loss compensation for H.323 that improves received video into the TANDBERG MPS. IPLR supports all video protocols and resolutions that TANDBERG MPS already has implemented and is compatible with all terminals and Gateways.
Features Distributed MCUs TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Cascaded MPS Features Supported Administrator Features Supported Cascaded MPS Features supported within a distributed MCU scenario: Administrator features (on TANDBERG MPS or TMS): The TANDBERG MPS supports two-level cascading, so the TANDBERG MPS can be cascaded with other TANDBERG MPSs to increase the number of participants in one conference.
Miscellaneous Ports and Packet Sizes TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Layer 4 Ports Used in H.323 Meetings TCP and UDP Ports Ports for TMS The following TCP and UDP ports are relevant for the TANDBERG MPS. Ports TMS (TANDBERG Management Suite) uses for communicating with the TANDBERG MPS TCP and UDP Ports for TANDBERG MPS Function Port Type Gatekeeper RAS 1719 UDP <=> Gatekeeper Discovery 224.0.1.41:1718 UDP <=> Q.931 Call Setup 1720 TCP* <=> H.245 / Q.
Miscellaneous Secure Conference (Encryption) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Secure Conference (Encryption) Built-In Encryption Common Secret Key Scenarios The TANDBERG MPS has built-in encryption of audio, video and data for: The establishment of the common secret key is done through the computation of a Diffie-Hellman (DH) algorithm. The DH method uses primes numbers of 512 bits length for DES and 1024 bits for AES.
Miscellaneous System Management Tools System Management Tools System Management Tools TANDBERG provides a comprehensive set of system management tools, and is committed to the use of standards-based tools. The TANDBERG MPS can be managed in many ways: • The internal web server allows for remote control of the MCU using a web interface from anywhere on the LAN/WAN/Internet (open browser http://System Controller Board-ipaddress). • SSH and Telnet for local control and diagnostics.
Miscellaneous System Management and Security HTTPS TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Disable Services Secure Shell (SSH) Security Alert HTTPS Disable Services Secure Shell (SSH) Security Alert The TANDBERG MPS supports HTTPS in order to ensure secure transmission of the information displayed on the administrator’s PC. For security reasons you may want to disable some of the services provided by the TANDBERG MPS.
TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS 200 MPS 800 Appendices We recommend that you check the TANDBERG web site regularly for updated versions of this manual: http://www.tandberg.com/support/ documentation.php Main D 13373.08 NOVEMBER 2007 Table of Contents Introduction The Appendices contain detailed technical specification on the MPS 800 and MPS 200 along with other information you may need to better understand the TANDBERG MPS.
Technical Specifications TANDBERG MPS 200 (1:2) MAXIMUM SYSTEM CAPACITY MCU video ports: up to 40 MCU audio ports: up to 32 Gateway sessions: up to 20 Serial Interface ports: up to 64 ISDN-PRI ports: 16 MCU CONFERENCE SCHEDULING Advanced scheduling (Multiple MCUs) with TMS Scheduling using the TANDBERG Scheduler, Microsoft Outlook® or IBM Lotus Notes® On-demand conferencing (true Ad Hoc) Personal conferencing Conference initiation using Microsoft Office Communicator (SIP-CX) MCU CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT Advan
Technical Specifications TANDBERG MPS 200 (2:2) Automatic/manual error control NETWORK INTERFACES 2 x LAN/ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100 Mbit on the system controller board Up to 2 x LAN/ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100 Mbit for media processing board Up to 16 x E1/T1 (RJ-45) for ISDN PRIs and/or G.703 Up to 64 x V.
Technical Specifications TANDBERG MPS 800 (1:2) MAXIMUM SYSTEM CAPACITY MCU video ports: up to 160 MCU audio ports: up to 48 Gateway sessions: up to 80 Serial Interface ports: up to 128 ISDN-PRI ports: up to 32 MCU CONFERENCE SCHEDULING Advanced scheduling (Multiple MCUs) with TMS Scheduling using the TANDBERG Scheduler, Microsoft Outlook® or IBM Lotus Notes® On-demand conferencing (true Ad Hoc) Personal conferencing Conference initiation using Microsoft Office Communicator (SIP-CX) MCU CONFERENCE MANAGEME
Technical Specifications TANDBERG MPS 800 (2:2) Advanced diagnostic tools Automatic/manual error control NETWORK INTERFACES 2 x LAN/Ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100 Mbit on the system controller board Up to 8 x LAN/Ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100 Mbit for media processing board Up to 32 x E1/T1 (RJ-45) for ISDN PRIs and/or G.703 Up to 128 x V.
Approvals Product Approvals and Declarations TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Product Approvals CE Declarations The product has been approved by various international approval agencies, among others: CSA and Nemko. According to their Follow-Up Inspection Scheme, these agencies also perform production inspections at a regular basis, for all production of TANDBERG’s equipment.
RFC SIP - Current RFC’s and Drafts Supported TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Current RFCs and Drafts Supported The following current RFC’s and drafts are supported: • • • • • RFC 1889 RTP: A Transport Protocol for Real-time Applications • • RFC 2617 Digest Authentication • RFC 2833 RTP Payload for DTMF Digits, Telephony Tones and Telephony Signals • • • RFC 2976 The SIP INFO Method • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RFC 3261 SIP: Session Initiation Protocol RFC 2190 RTP Payload Format for H.
MS Live Communications Server Configuring LCS and MPS for SIP (1:6) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Configuring Microsoft Office Live Communications Server (LCS) 2005, SP1 This section will illustrate how to setup the Live Communication Server (LCS) to work properly with the MPS. SIP (Session Initiated Protocol) Software version J3 and above for the TANDBERG MPS has support for the Session Initiated Protocol (SIP).
MS Live Communications Server Configuring LCS and MPS for SIP (2:6) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Configuring Microsoft Office Live Communications Server (LCS) 2005, SP1 This section will illustrate how to setup the Live Communication Server (LCS) to work properly with the MPS. Login and Locate the Server 1. Login to the Live Communication Server 2. Open the Live Communication Server snap-in for MMC. 3. Expand the tree to locate the server you wish the MPS to use as its home server. 4.
MS Live Communications Server Configuring LCS and MPS for SIP (3:6) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Configuring Microsoft Office Live Communications Server (LCS) 2005, SP1 This section will illustrate how to setup the Live Communication Server (LCS) to work properly with the MPS. Add a Route When the MPS is configured as an Authorized Host to the LCS, the LCS needs to be told what SIP URIs should be forwarded to the MPS. This is done by configuring a route in the Live Communocation Server.
MS Live Communications Server Configuring LCS and MPS for SIP (4:6) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS DNS Configuration Configuring the MPS The Microsoft Live Communication Server (LCS) should be configured prior to the MPS unit. The MPS configuration consists of ensuring the MPS has a valid DNS name server configured and entering the LCS server information. DNS Server Configuration The LCS SIP operation requires the MPS to have a valid DNS (Domain Name System) server configured.
MS Live Communications Server Configuring LCS and MPS for SIP (5:6) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE MPS SIP Configuration Configuring the MPS The Microsoft Live Communication Server (LCS) should be configured prior to the MPS unit. The MPS configuration consists of ensuring the MPS has a valid DNS name server configured and entering the LCS server information. DNS Server Configuration The LCS SIP operation requires the MPS to have a valid DNS (Domain Name System) server configured.
MS Live Communications Server Configuring LCS and MPS for SIP (6:6) TANDBERG MPS ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE Verification of SIP Server Active and Configuring of Dial In Numbers Verify the Configuration Once the MPS has restarted, the Overview page of the MPS should show that the SIP status is Server Active. Please verify that the configuration is active before you continue.
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