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- Page 1 Cisco TelePresence Conductor Getting started D14829.02 December 2012...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Package contents Before you start Preparing the installation site Preparing the unit Connecting the cables Powering on the Cisco TelePresence Conductor Initial configuration Configuration using a serial cable Configuration using the front panel Using the Cisco TelePresence Conductor Changing the admin account password... -
Page 3: General Information
General information About the Cisco TelePresence Conductor The Cisco TelePresence Conductor simplifies multiparty video communications. It lies within a video communications network, working in conjunction with one or more conference bridge(s) and one or more call control device(s) (either Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Servers (VCSs) or Cisco Unified Communications Managers (Unified CMs)). -
Page 4: Installing The Cisco Telepresence Conductor
Ethernet cable shielded serial cable Report any discrepancies to your Cisco representative immediately. We recommend that the shipping box is kept in case the Cisco TelePresence Conductor needs to be returned. Before you start IMPORTANT: Before installing the Cisco TelePresence Conductor, you must read the safety information at www.cisco.com/go/telepresence/safety. -
Page 5: Preparing The Unit
Contact your rack supplier to request the accessories best suited for your rack. Connecting the cables 1. Connect the power cable to the back of the Cisco TelePresence Conductor (see Figure 2). 2. Connect the Ethernet LAN cable from the LAN1 port on the front of the Cisco TelePresence Conductor to your network (see Figure 3). -
Page 6: Initial Configuration
Note that the Cisco TelePresence Conductor must use a static IP address. This initial configuration can be done: by connecting from a PC to the Cisco TelePresence Conductor using a serial cable. This is the recommended process, and is described in the following section by using the buttons on the front panel (see "Configuration using the front panel"... - Page 7 11. Disconnect the serial cable and store it in a safe place. After it has rebooted, the Cisco TelePresence Conductor is ready to use. For security reasons you are advised to change the password for the default admin account (if you have not already done so) and the root account from the default of TANDBERG.
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Page 8: Configuration Using The Front Panel
Configuration using the front panel The LCD panel and buttons at the front of the Cisco TelePresence Conductor allow you to configure and check the IP settings as well as to reboot the system (see Figure 3). You are not recommended to perform the initial configuration using the front panel, but you may need to use this method if you do not have access to a PC and serial cable. -
Page 9: Using The Cisco Telepresence Conductor
Using the Cisco TelePresence Conductor Using the Cisco TelePresence Conductor After you have set the initial configuration of the Cisco TelePresence Conductor, the system is ready to use. You can continue to use the serial connection to access and manage the Cisco TelePresence Conductor, or you can connect to the system remotely over IP using either or both: HTTPS (see "Using the web interface"... - Page 10 You will be presented with the Overview page. Refer to the online help or the Cisco TelePresence Conductor Administrator Guide for further information on the configuration options available for each page of the Cisco TelePresence Conductor web interface. Cisco TelePresence Conductor Getting Started Guide...
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Page 11: Documentation And Training
PDF format from the Support area of our web site at www.cisco.com. You can download and print these documents locally, if required. Our systems also have intuitive on-page help, which provides a range of useful features and tips. -
Page 12: Disclaimers And Notices
THIS MANUAL, EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.