Polycom RAS200A Server User Manual


 
Setting up the Polycom RAS200A
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To configure an RAS200A via a web connection:
1. Connect the RAS200A directly to an ethernet port on the PC via a
crossover cable or connect both the RAS200A and the PC to the same
ethernet switch (or hub) using standard ethernet cables.
2. Verify that the RAS200A and the PC are ON.
3. Configure the PC network settings of the PC so that it can connect to the
RAS200A, by entering the following TCP/IP properties
IP Address: 192.168.1.37
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Note: Note: This procedure assume you are using Microsoft Windows XP. If
you have a different version of Windows, change the steps for your
operating system.
4. From the PC launch an Internet Explorer browser and type the default
system IP address (192.168.1.254) into the address field.
5. Login to the RAS200A and complete the first time setup. See Logging In
the First Time on page 2-1.
6. Turn the RAS200A off, connect it to the target network and power it back
up.
Changing the Computer Network Settings
Connected Directly
If you are connected to the RAS200A system directly with a keyboard,
monitor,and mouse, skip this section and go to Chapter 2, ,Completing the First
Time Setup.
Connected Via Crossover Cable
If you are using a PC connected to the RAS200A via a crossover cable, you
must change the TCP/IP settings on the PC to:
IP Address: 192.168.1.37
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
To do this, see Configuring the PC Network to Connect to the RAS200A on
page 1-6.