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Appendix B: Coalesce Network Setup
Appendix B. Coalesce Network Setup
Coalesce operates over standard TCP/IP networks. Coalesce is flexible and the particular network configuration details should be
determined by business needs and existing network IT policies. For detailed network deployment instructions, refer to the
Coalesce Network Deployment Guide.
Here are examples of five network configurations that support different enterprise needs and network topologies.
Table B-1. Example network configurations.
Setup Business Scenario Network Configuration
Off-network WAP Visitor centers and other meeting spaces where
Coalesce users do not require/have access to the
existing enterprise network. The content to be shared is
on users’ devices, and anyone able to join the wireless
hotspot can participate.
The Coalesce’s wireless access point is enabled. The
wireless collaboration hotspot does not
provide internet access.
Dedicated wireless network Any user who can join the dedicated wireless network
is able to connect and Share. Examples include areas
without existing corporate/
campus networks and meeting spaces with users that
don’t have access to the existing enterprise network.
The Coalesce is physically deployed on a
dedicated wireless network separate from an enter-
prise network.
Single enterprise network Small businesses and other environments where all
Coalesce users have access to the same enterprise
network. This includes any meeting space with wired
or wireless access to the enterprise network.
The Coalesce is attached to the enterprise network.
Isolated VLAN Any user who can join the VLAN network is able to
connect and Share. Examples include guests and corpo-
rate users who connect to the VLAN network through
WiFi in a conference room.
The Coalesce is physically deployed on the
enterprise network but is logically isolated to a
VLAN. The managed VLAN is typically given internet
access.
Bridged multiple networks
(via IP routing)
Users on different networks need to connect to
the same Coalesce display. For example, both
guest and enterprise networks exist and users on
each need to collaborate in a meeting.
The Coalesce is attached to a network within
the enterprise and receives traffic from (an)
additional network(s) via routing IP traffic
(based on network requirements).
Dual networks
Users with access to the local network need to
collaborate with users that do not have access to
the local network, or have access to a local guest
network. For example, customers or partners
come in to collaborate with enterprise users in a
meeting.
The Coalesce's Ethernet and wireless are
enabled. The Coalesce is attached to the
existing networks via Ethernet, and the WAP is
enabled/setup (Internet access via WAP
optional) OR the Coalesce is wirelessly attached
to a second existing network.
NOTE:
Because Coalesce traffic is TCP/IP routable, you can modify these common configurations to match your specific needs and
network setting.
In all configurations, we recommend that Coalesce network traffic be allowed on ports/routes: 53100, 53101, and 53102. If these
ports conflict with other ports in use, the Coalesce Configuration Panel allows an IT administrator to change the base ports.
Because the Coalesce ships with a built-in wireless access point in addition to standard Ethernet + WiFi capabilities, the network
options are numerous and flexible. Table B-2 provides a summary of the Coalesce network modes.