Polycom DOC2238A - Manual (Page 63)

MGC+ Hardware and Installation Manual
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MGC+ Software Installation and Configuration
The MGC+50/MGC+100 requires basic configuration before you can start
running conferences. You are required to configure the ReadiConvene IAM
and MGC+ Control Unit (CU) blades on the MGC+.
Initial ReadiConvene IAM Configuration
For entering system configuration settings and deploying the ReadiConvene
IAM to your Network refer to the Polycom ReadiConvene IAM Getting
Started Guide, Chapters 1 and 2.
First Entry MGC+ Control Unit (CU) IP Configuration
This section describes the first entry IP Configuration for pSOS and XPEK
Operating Systems.
The MCU is delivered with a Compact Flash disk that includes a LAN.cfg file
with a default IP address. First, you have to change the default address to the
IP address appropriate for the LAN. This procedure is described below.
Methods that can be used for a first Entry IP Configuration are:
• LAN.CFG File
• Cross over cable
• Keyboard and mouse
Method 1 - Using a Compact Flash with the Updated LAN.CFG
File:
You are required to use a USB to Compact Flash adaptor (supplied with the
MGC+ accessory kit) connected to any PC. For first entry configuration you
are required first to alter the LAN.cfg file and change the default IP address
on the Compact Flash disk.
1. Insert the Compact Flask disk into the Compact Flash adaptor and open
using a text editor application, the LAN.cfg file stored on the Compact
flash card. The LAN.cfg file contains three parameters that require
editing: