Avaya Networking Essentials BCM User Manual

BCM Rls 6.0

Networking Essentials

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Networking Essentials

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Table of Contents

Networking Essentials ...................................................... 5

Overview .......................................................................................... 5

Ping (Packet Internet Groper) .......................................................... 5

Windows XP / Vista & 7 ..................................................................................... 5

Configuring Network Settings .......................................................... 8

Windows XP ....................................................................................................... 9

Windows Vista & 7 ........................................................................................... 11

IPConfig ......................................................................................... 14

Windows XP / Windows Vista & 7 ................................................................... 14

Creating Shortcuts ......................................................................... 17

Windows XP ..................................................................................................... 17

Windows Vista & 7 ........................................................................................... 18

Sharing Folders ............................................................................. 20

Windows XP ..................................................................................................... 21

Windows Vista & 7 ........................................................................................... 22

Internet Browser Settings ............................................................... 24

Windows XP / Windows Vista & 7 ................................................................... 24

Configuring Java settings ............................................................... 28

Java ................................................................................................................. 28

Netscape .......................................................................................................... 31

Firefox .............................................................................................................. 33

Copy and Paste ............................................................................. 35

Windows XP ..................................................................................................... 35

Windows Vista & 7 ........................................................................................... 36

Firewall Settings ............................................................................ 37

Windows XP ..................................................................................................... 37

Windows Vista & 7 ........................................................................................... 41

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Note: This document describes processes for the Windows XP, Vista, and 7 Operating Systems.

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Overview

It is certain that at some point during the configuration and installation of the BCM that some basic networking skills will be required. Though it is very likely that some of those skills are already known and practised, this guide is designed to provide assistance in configuring and using your PC to allow communication and configuration between the BCM and other systems.

Ping (Packet Internet Groper)

When a physical connection has been made between two computer systems via the Network Interface Cards, you may wish to test the connection by

“pinging” the IP address of the other system. Ping is a utility available only

with the TCP/IP protocol, and is used for diagnostic purposes only.

Windows XP / Vista & 7

1. For Windows XP go to the Start button on your Windows desktop, and select Run. For Vista/Windows 7 click on Windows icon and in search box type RUN and hit enter.

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2. Type command (or cmd if command is not successful) and press OK. This will bring up the MS-DOS prompt.

3. Type ping (leave a space) followed by the IP Address of the Network Interface Card on the other computer (e.g. for BCM, the default IP Addresses are OAM Port = 10.10.11.1, LAN Ports = 192.168.1.2 for BCM50 or 192.168.2.2 for BCM450). Press Enter.

4. There are differing responses that may now be displayed.

a. If a Reply is received from the other computer (as displayed

below) the IP connection is working.

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b. If any other response is displayed, check the IP settings of your

laptop/PC and the physical connection between the laptop/PC and BCM.

Note: Pinging the IP Address 127.0.0.1 is a self-diagnostic test to confirm that the Network Interface Card on your computer is functioning correctly. This applies to whichever operating system is being used.

5. Adding further switches to the Ping command will allow other benefits. For example, start by typing the ping command as shown earlier, then leaving a space behind the IP Address and then type –t, finish by pressing return. The ping will now run continuously until you stop it by pressing the CTRL & C keys simultaneously.

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6. Another useful switch that can be used is -l. When this is placed at the end of the ping command, it allows you to specify how much data is to be sent in the ping packet. For example, ping 10.1.1.2 -l 2048 will send a ping command with 2048 bytes of data opposed to the standard 32 bytes.

Configuring Network Settings

In order to connect your PC/laptop to a BCM for configuration or maintenance purposes, it may be necessary to change your network settings to be compatible with the BCM and/or network. For example, if connecting to a BCM port that has DHCP enabled, you can configure your laptop network adapter to obtain an IP address automatically.

To be able to make the changes detailed below, you must log-on to the PC with Administrative rights. Contact the site network administrator for information on how to do this.

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Windows XP

1. To access the network settings on the PC you wish to configure, click on Start, Settings, and select Network Connections.

2. From the Network Connections, double click on the Local Area Connections (LAN) icon.

3. Left-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties.

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4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.

5. If a DHCP server is being used to allocate IP addresses, simply ensure that the option for Obtain an IP address automatically is set. The similar setting should be applied for the DNS server. However, clicking on the option to Use the following IP address or DNS server addresses will give you the option to specify the required information.

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6. Click the OK button once configured. Click OK on the Local Area Connections dialog box. You will not be prompted to reboot the PC after configuring these settings.

Windows Vista & 7

1. To access the network settings on the PC you wish to configure, click on Start, Settings, and select Control Panel.

2. From the Control Panel, double-click on the Network and sharing icon. From this page select the Connect to a Network link.

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3. In the Local Area Connection Status screen select Properties.

4. In the Local Area Connections Properties screen, from the list in

This connection uses the following items: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties again.

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5. If a DHCP server is being used to allocate IP addresses, simply ensure that the option for Obtain an IP address automatically is set. The similar setting should be applied for the DNS server.

6. However, clicking on the option to Use the following IP address or DNS server addresses will give you the option to specify the required information.

7. Click the OK button once configured. You will not be prompted to reboot the PC after configuring these settings.

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IPConfig

To view the IP configuration settings of a computer, you can run the ipconfig command. The IP Configuration settings will include information like your computers IP Address, the Physical (MAC) address and whether or not a DHCP Server is available on your network.

Windows XP / Windows Vista & 7

1. From the Start command on the computer desktop, select Run and in the Run dialogue box, type cmd then press the Enter key. This will launch the MS-DOS Screen.

2. At the command prompt type ipconfig /all. This will display the IP configuration settings.

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