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Appendix C: Configuring Coalesce
The Network tab allows the administrator to configure the network settings for the Coalesce, including the Coalesce's Ethernet
port, wireless capabilities, various network security options, and more. In addition to the information provided below, please
review the Coalesce Network Deployment Guide and contact your IT admin for questions or assistance with network deployment
of your Coalesce units.
• Ethernet Settings allows an administrator to enable/disable the Coalesce's Ethernet port. When the Coalesce's Ethernet is
enabled, configuration options include designating DHCP vs Static IP address. When a Static IP address is enabled, additional
configuration options include IP Address, Gateway, Network Prefix Length, DNS 1, and DNS 2. Contact your network IT admin
for questions about settings for Static IP address. DHCP is recommended for small deployments and those companies/networks
with no dedicated IT admin.
• Wireless Settings allows an administrator to enable/disable the Coalesce's wireless capabilities, either as a standalone Wireless
Access Point (WAP)—enabling users to connect direct to an SSID generated by the Coalesce—or attached to a separate existing
network as a wireless client—providing users with access to the existing network the ability to connect to the Coalesce.
Additional configuration options are exposed for each of the two wireless modes once that wireless mode is selected. In WAP
mode, a wireless network name (SSID) can be designated, as well as security options for users who want to connect to the
Coalesce via the WAP. When the Coalesce is set to wirelessly attached to an existing network, options to scan/add wireless
networks and input network password appear. Then, the option to designate DHCP vs Static IP address appears again in this
mode.
• Firewall Settings allows an administrator to block all traffic between the Coalesce's Ethernet and wireless connections or to
allow Internet access from the Ethernet port through to the wireless network via ports 80 and 443. This is useful when, for
example, the Coalesce is connected via Ethernet to a corporate network and guest users join a meeting to collaborate alongside
corporate users. The guest users can connect to the Coalesce's WAP and be granted Internet access without the guests ever
accessing the corporate network.
• Traffic and Ports allows an administrator to specify the base ports over which Coalesce traffic will be transported. Coalesce will
use the port defined in this field as well as the next two in sequential order, plus port 80 for web configuration and client-server
traffic.
The Tools tab allows the administrator to reboot the Coalesce if needed.
The Updates and Licensing tab provides details about your current software license, including installed version, available version,
release date of the installed version, license type, installation date, maintenance expiration date, and info about the Coalesce
including device ID, Ethernet mac address, and wireless mac address.
This tab also provides information about updates that are available, as well as an option to update your Coalesce software when
updates are available. Information about updates and ability to update require Internet access.