ViewStation EX User Guide
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Initial Setup for IP (H.323) Calls
The initial IP configuration screens include the following:
❑ H.323 Setup. See Setup for IP (H.323) Calls on page 64.
❑ Gatekeeper. See Setting up a Gatekeeper on page 65.
Setup for IP (H.323) Calls
The H.323 Setup screen appears if you have previously checked the
LAN/Internet Calls (H.323) option on the previous screen (Call
Preference).
The H.323 option allows you to place video calls using IP on your
local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN). The H.323
Setup screen allows you to configure the H.323 name and extension
that can be used to dial your system.
Figure 3-5. H.323 Setup Screen
❑ H.323 Name when calling this system—Your system name
(previously configured in the System Name screen) is used to
initialized your H.323 name. However, you can change it on this
screen. There are no format restrictions for the H.323 name.
❑ H.323 Extension (E.164)—You can also change the extension to
a number that is easy to remember. Your administrator might
have specific names and extensions. If you have a Gatekeeper
installed on your network, other parties can call you by using