Huawei TE30 User Guide

HUAWEI TE30 Videoconferencing Endpoint V100R001

User Guide

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Date

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Overview

About This Document

This document describes how to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the HUAWEI TE30 Videoconferencing Endpoint (TE30 or endpoint for short). It also includes step-by-step instructions for conferencing tasks.

When using this document, note the following:

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Except chapters 11 Web-based Remote Management, 12 Troubleshooting, and 13

Maintenance, which apply to the endpoint web interface, descriptions and configuration

in this document apply to the endpoint's user interface controlled by the remote control (remote controlled UI for short).

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To access the menu screen, press on the remote control. You can find the option bar on the left of the menu screen. This option bar is your interface to all functions except calling.

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To move up, move down, hide, or show an icon in the option bar, select and then the desired icon.

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To hide the option bar, press the left arrow key, , or on the remote control.

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To show the option bar again, press on the remote control.

Intended Audience

This document is primarily intended for:

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Administrator The administrator has access to all menus on the web interface and remote controlled UI.

When Advanced Settings is password-protected, the administrator must enter the password for access. For details about how to set the password, see 10.2.1 Setting the

Administrator Password.

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Common user Common users have access to all menus except Advanced Settings on the web interface

and remote controlled UI.

Symbol Conventions

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Change History

Changes between document issues are cumulative. The latest document issue contains all the changes made in earlier issues.

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This issue is the first official release.

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About This Document .................................................................................................................... ii

1 Product Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1

2 Installation and Initial Configuration ...................................................................................... 3

2.1 Installing Your TE30 ........................................................................................................................................ 3

2.2 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................................................................... 3

2.3 Powering On and Off ....................................................................................................................................... 4

2.4 Using the Wizard .............................................................................................................................................. 6

3 Network ........................................................................................................................................ 10

3.1 Setting IP Parameters ..................................................................................................................................... 11

3.2 Setting H.323 Parameters ............................................................................................................................... 13

3.3 Setting SIP Parameters ................................................................................................................................... 15

3.4 Setting Wi-Fi Parameters ............................................................................................................................... 18

3.5 Setting QoS Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 20

3.6 Setting Firewall Parameters............................................................................................................................ 22

3.7 Setting Network Diagnostics Parameters ....................................................................................................... 24

4 Display and Camera ................................................................................................................... 25

4.1 Configuring Video Output .............................................................................................................................. 25

4.2 Configuring Video Input ................................................................................................................................ 29

4.3 Selecting and Controlling a Camera ............................................................................................................... 30

4.3.1 Selecting a Camera................................................................................................................................ 31

4.3.2 Adjusting the Focal Length ................................................................................................................... 31

4.3.3 Controlling a Camera ............................................................................................................................ 31

4.4 Saving and Using Camera Presets .................................................................................................................. 32

5 Microphone and Speaker .......................................................................................................... 33

5.1 Connecting an Audio Input Device ................................................................................................................ 33

5.1.1 Connecting a VPM220 .......................................................................................................................... 34

5.1.2 Connecting a VPM220W ................................................................ ................................ ...................... 34

5.1.3 Connecting Other Audio Input Devices ................................................................................................ 36

5.2 Connecting a Speaker ..................................................................................................................................... 36

5.3 Configuring Audio ......................................................................................................................................... 36

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6 Conference .................................................................................................................................... 39

6.1 Answering an Incoming Call and Exiting a Conference ................................................................................ 40

6.2 Setting Conference Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 40

6.3 Initiating a Conference ................................................................................................................................... 45

6.4 Sharing a Presentation .................................................................................................................................... 47

6.5 Creating a Favorite Conference ...................................................................................................................... 48

6.6 Scheduling a Conference ................................................................ ................................................................ 50

6.7 Joining an Authentication Conference............................................................................................................ 50

6.8 Managing the Address Book .......................................................................................................................... 52

6.8.1 Managing the Local Address Book ....................................................................................................... 52

6.8.2 Managing the Network Address Book .................................................................................................. 55

7 Conference Control ..................................................................................................................... 59

7.1 Customizing the Displayed Conference Controls .......................................................................................... 59

7.2 Performing Conference Control ..................................................................................................................... 60

8 Video and Audio ......................................................................................................................... 65

8.1 Adjusting Video Display Effects .................................................................................................................... 65

8.1.1 Adjusting Picture Offset ........................................................................................................................ 65

8.1.2 Adjusting the Sampling Phase ............................................................................................................... 66

8.1.3 Setting Video Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 66

8.1.4 Customizing the Onscreen Status Icons ................................................................................................ 68

8.2 Adjusting Audio Effects ................................................................................................................................. 69

8.3 Adjusting the Local Volume ........................................................................................................................... 70

8.4 Adjusting the Screen Layout .......................................................................................................................... 70

8.5 Selecting Video Sources ................................................................................................................................. 71

8.6 Hiding the Local Video .................................................................................................................................. 71

9 Captions ........................................................................................................................................ 73

9.1 Specifying Caption Settings ........................................................................................................................... 74

9.2 Creating a Caption .......................................................................................................................................... 75

9.3 Sharing a Caption ........................................................................................................................................... 75

9.4 Sending an Instant Message ........................................................................................................................... 76

10 Security........................................................................................................................................ 77

10.1 Security Features .......................................................................................................................................... 77

10.2 Configuring Security Settings ...................................................................................................................... 78

10.2.1 Setting the Administrator Password .................................................................................................... 78

10.2.2 Enabling Encryption ........................................................................................................................... 79

10.2.3 Allowing Remote Login ...................................................................................................................... 79

10.2.4 Setting the Upgrade Password ............................................................................................................ 81

11 Web-based Remote Management .......................................................................................... 82

11.1 Enabling Web-based Login .......................................................................................................................... 82

11.2 Configuring the Web Browser ................................................................................................ ...................... 83

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11.3 Logging In to the Endpoint Web Interface ................................................................................................... 83

11.4 Getting to Know the Web Interface Functions ............................................................................................. 84

11.4.1 Importing and Exporting the Address Book ........................................................................................ 85

11.4.2 Importing and Exporting Settings ....................................................................................................... 86

11.4.3 Importing License Files ....................................................................................................................... 86

11.4.4 Customizing Shortcut and Desktop Icons ........................................................................................... 87

11.4.5 Accessing the Site Map ....................................................................................................................... 87

11.4.6 Using the Site List ............................................................................................................................... 87

11.4.7 Conference Control Page .................................................................................................................... 87

11.4.8 Importing a Certificate ........................................................................................................................ 89

11.4.9 Recording a Conference ...................................................................................................................... 89

11.4.10 Backing Up Settings .......................................................................................................................... 90

11.4.11 Capturing Photos ............................................................................................................................... 90

12 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 92

12.1 Web Interface ............................................................................................................................................... 92

12.2 Network ........................................................................................................................................................ 93

12.3 Video ............................................................................................................................................................ 94

12.4 Audio ............................................................................................................................................................ 97

12.5 Conference Initiation .................................................................................................................................... 98

12.6 Conference Control .................................................................................................................................... 100

12.7 Viewing Help on the User Interface ........................................................................................................... 101

12.8 Obtaining Technical Support ...................................................................................................................... 101

13 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 102

13.1 Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 102

13.1.1 Checking the Working Environment Periodically ............................................................................. 102

13.1.2 Checking the Cables Periodically ..................................................................................................... 103

13.1.3 Viewing the System Status ................................................................................................................ 103

13.1.4 Viewing the System Information....................................................................................................... 104

13.1.5 Querying Logs .................................................................................................................................. 104

13.2 Software Upgrade ....................................................................................................................................... 105

13.2.1 Automatic Upgrade ........................................................................................................................... 106

13.2.2 Upgrading the TE30 Locally ................................................................ ................................ ............. 106

13.2.3 Upgrading the TE30 Using the Bootroom System ............................................................................ 110

13.2.4 Upgrading the TE30 from the Web Interface .................................................................................... 110

13.3 Restoring Default Settings.......................................................................................................................... 111

13.4 Configuring the NTP server........................................................................................................................ 112

13.5 Setting the Sleep and Wakeup Mode .......................................................................................................... 112

13.6 Setting the Number Key Functions ............................................................................................................ 114

13.7 Using Diagnostics Methods ....................................................................................................................... 114

A Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................... 117

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B Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................... 123

C Videoconferencing Room Layout ......................................................................................... 127

D Default Settings ....................................................................................................................... 128

E Terminology .............................................................................................................................. 129

F Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................. 136

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1 Product Introduction

The TE30 is a compact, easy to install, and easy to use videoconferencing endpoint designed by Huawei.

The TE30 is an all-in-one endpoint incorporating a digital camera and stereo microphone. It is ready for video communication as soon as it is powered on and connected to a network. The TE30 is suitable for executive personnel who want to attend video conferences from their executive offices or small conference rooms as well as home users.

HD Video

The TE30 supports HD video with the following resolutions:

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720p (1280 x 720 pixels and progressive scanning)

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1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels and progressive scanning)

H.239 Dual Stream

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Your TE30 complies with the H.239 standard and supports concurrent transmission of two video channels.

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A presentation can either be a video or computer desktop content.

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A presentation can be displayed independently or on the same display as the video.

Multiple Conferencing Modes

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Point-to-point conference

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Multipoint conference

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Joining a conference as the called party

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One press to join conference

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Joining a conference by dialing two required numbers

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Voice dialing with Chinese and English support

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Multiple languages

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Rich operation hints and statistics

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Network Features

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Maximum call bandwidth: 4 Mbit/s IP-based network Packet loss concealment Wi-Fi capable

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Install and configure your TE30 before use.

2.1 Installing Your TE30

Your TE30 offers multiple installation options. You can use any of them for quick deployment.

2.2 Connecting Cables

Connect cables to your TE30 before using it for conferencing.

2.3 Powering On and Off

With all cables connected to the TE30, power it on.

2.4 Using the Wizard

The Wizard helps to set the general, network, and camera parameters on your TE30 quickly and conveniently.

2.1 Installing Your TE30

Your TE30 offers multiple installation options. You can use any of them for quick deployment.

For details about your TE30 installation options and instructions, see the HUAWEI TE30 Videoconferencing Endpoint Quick Start Guide provided with your TE30.

2.2 Connecting Cables

Connect cables to your TE30 before using it for conferencing. Please refer to the HUAWEI TE30 Videoconferencing Endpoint Quick Start Guide to

familiarize yourself with the TE30 rear ports. This helps you connect cables. Refer to Figure 2-1 to connect cables to your TE30.

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Figure 2-1 Connecting cables

In Figure 2-1:

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Video input: Use the built-in camera in your TE30 as the video input source. Your TE30 cannot be connected to external cameras.

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Presentation input: Use a VGA cable to connect the TE30 VGA IN port to a computer VGA out port.

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Audio input: Use the built-in microphone. Alternatively, use the 10 m proprietary cable provided by a VPM220 microphone array to connect the integrated cable HD-AI connector and the VPM220.

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Computer audio input: Use a 3.5 mm audio cable to connect the TE30 LINE IN port to a computer audio output port.

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Video and audio output: Connect the provided integrated cable to the TE30 HD-AI/TV/LAN/POWER port and use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI connector to the monitor HDMI input port.

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Presentation output: Use a VGA cable to connect the TE30 VGA OUT port to a projector VGA out port.

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LAN connection: Use the provided network cable to connect the integrated cable LAN connector to the network port of a network device.

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Power supply: Use the provided power cable and power adapter to connect the integrated cable power connector to the power socket.

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The VGA and 3.5 mm audio cables are not provided with your TE30. You need to purchase the cables of the same model by yourself.

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The 10 m proprietary cable is provided as standard with the VPM220, and the integrated cable is provided as standard with the TE30.

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The cable connection described in this section is provided only for reference.

2.3 Powering On and Off

With all cables connected to the TE30, power it on.

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Indicator Status

TE30 Status

Blinking green

Starting Steady green

Operating correctly

Blinking red

Encountered a fault, such as a self-check error, overheating, and software malfunction

Blinking orange

Sleeping Steady orange

Being powered off

Off

Powered off

When the TE30 Is...

OLED Display Shows...

Starting

Message "Booting..."

Operating

IP address and site number of the TE30 in turn at 10 seconds intervals

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When your TE30 is powered on, ensure that the power cable is connected to the TE30 securely to prevent power disconnection.

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Before isolating your TE30 from its external power supply (for example, the power supply from a power socket) and removing the power cable, power off the TE30 properly.

Check whether the power cable and power adapter are correctly connected to the relevant devices. Ensure that:

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The AC power supply voltage is at 50 Hz or 60 Hz within the 100-240 V range.

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The sequence of and voltage difference between the live wire, neutral wire, and ground wire comply with the relevant international standards. In addition, ensure that the ground wire is properly grounded.

With all cables connected correctly, use the power adapter to connect the TE30 to a power supply. The power adapter indicator then comes on, and the TE30 is automatically powered on.

Table 2-1 describes the TE30 indicator status.

Table 2-1 Indicator status

The OLED display shows the IP address, site number, and indications for startup, upgrade, sleep mode, and malfunction. Table 2-2 describes the content shown on the OLED display.

Table 2-2 OLED display content

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When the TE30 Is...

OLED Display Shows...

correctly

Being updated

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Message "Downloading" during software downloading

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Message "Updating" during software updates

Sleeping

Message "Standby"

Malfunctioning

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Indications that signify fan running stop, overheating, or other faults

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Hexadecimal error code following each indication

Parameter

Description

Setting

Site name

Specifies the site name you want to be superimposed on the video of your site when it displays to other sites.

When your site joins a multipoint conference, this site name is displayed in the site list.

The default value is site.

Language

Specifies the language for the remote

The default value is English.

Press on the remote control, select Shut Down, and follow the onscreen instructions to power off your TE30.

2.4 Using the Wizard

Background

Procedure

Step 1 Choose Advanced Settings > Settings > Installation > Wizard.

Step 2 Set the general parameters according to Table 2-3 and Table 3-1.

The Wizard helps to set the general, network, and camera parameters on your TE30 quickly and conveniently.

When configuring the TE30 for the first time, you can use the Wizard. For details, see the HUAWEI TE30 Videoconferencing Endpoint Quick Start Guide.

If a USB flash drive is provided with your TE30, you can also load the configuration file on the USB flash drive to configure your TE30. For details, see the HUAWEI TE30 Videoconferencing Endpoint Quick Installation Guide.

The General screen is displayed.

Table 2-3 General parameters

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Parameter

Description

Setting

controlled UI.

Time zone

Specifies the time difference between the local time and the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Your TE30 automatically sets this parameter based on your settings of Location.

The default value is

(GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi.

Your TE30 automatically sets this parameter based on the value set for Location.

Time format

Specifies the format in which time is displayed.

The default value is 24-hour.

NMS server

Specifies the IP address of the HUAWEI SMC 2.0.

After you set this parameter and

Connection type, Local IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway address,

your TE30 automatically attempts to obtain the HUAWEI SMC 2.0 settings. After it obtains the configuration, it displays the conferencing screen.

NOTE

This parameter is available on the General screen only when you are configuring the TE30 for the first time.

For details, contact the local reseller or operator.

Parameter

Description

Setting

Location

Specifies the country or area where your TE30 is located.

When you set this parameter, your TE30 automatically adjusts the value of the Time zone parameter.

The default value is China.

Step 3 Select Next. Set the H.323 parameters by referring to Table 3-2. Step 4 Select Next. Set the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) parameters by referring to Table 3-3. Step 5 Select Next. Set the video input parameters by referring to Table 4-5. Step 6 Select Save.

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Follow-up Procedure

To set date and time parameters listed in Table 2-4, choose Advanced Settings > Settings > General > Date and time.

Table 2-4 Date and time parameters

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Parameter

Description

Setting

Adjust time automatically based on DST

Specifies whether to adjust the endpoint clock based on local observance of Daylight Savings Time (DST).

If this function is enabled, the endpoint clock is automatically adjusted one hour forward.

NOTE

The presence of this parameter is controlled by your settings of Time zone. This parameter is available for countries and regions that support DST.

This parameter is deselected by default.

Date format

Specifies the format in which the date is displayed.

The default value is YYYY/MM/DD.

Enable NTP

Specifies whether to automatically synchronizes system time with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server at an interval of 300 seconds.

NOTE

If you set this parameter to Enable NTP, you must also set NTP server address.

This parameter is deselected by default.

NTP address type

Specifies the mode for your TE30 to obtain the NTP server IP address.

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Auto: Your TE30 automatically obtains the NTP server IP address.

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Manual: You must manually set the NTP server IP address.

This parameter is available only when

Connection type is set to Dynamic IP.

NOTE

For details about how to set Connection type, see 3.1 Setting IP Parameters.

The default value is Manual.

NTP server address

Specifies the NTP server IP address.

No default value is set for this parameter.

Parameter

Description

Setting

Transparenc y

Specifies the transparency of the background photograph of the menu screen.

The default value is 15%.

To set custom parameters listed in Table 2-5, choose Advanced Settings > Settings >

Display > Personalize.

Table 2-5 Custom parameters

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Parameter

Description

Setting

If you set the parameter to Opaque, no background photograph is displayed on the menu screen.

If you st this parameter to values other than Opaque, a background photograph is displayed behind the menu screen with a degree of transparency corresponding to the value chosen.

Display IP address

Specifies whether to display the local IP address on the conferencing screen.

This parameter is selected by default.

Select conference control operation

Specifies the conference controls to display on the Conference Control screen.

Display position

Specifies the display position for the site name superimposed on the local video.

The default value is Lower right corner.

Display duration

Specifies the duration to display the site name.

The default value is Always display.

Display time and zone

Specifies whether to superimpose the time zone and time on the video of your site after your site joins a conference.

This parameter is deselected by default.

Font color

Specifies the color in which the site name is displayed.

The default color is white.

Font size

Specifies the font size for the site name display.

The default value is Medium.

Font Type

Specifies the typeface for the site name. This parameter is available only when

Language is set to 中文(简体).

The default value is Boldface. Bold

Specifies whether the site name is displayed in bold.

This parameter is deselected by default.

Set the horizontal offset

Fine-tunes the site name's location leftward and rightward on the video.

Value range: 0-96. The default value is 48.

Set the vertical offset

Fine-tunes the site name's location upward and downward on the video.

Value range: 0-96. The default value is 48.

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With network settings configured correctly, your TE30 can properly communicate with other network devices.

3.1 Setting IP Parameters

To use your TE30 on an IP network to implement video communication, correctly set IP parameters, which include DNS server address, network interface mode, and gateway address.

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3.2 Setting H.323 Parameters

When an H.323 network gatekeeper (GK) is used on your videoconferencing system, set the H.323 parameters.

3.3 Setting SIP Parameters

To prepare your TE30 for video communication using SIP, set SIP parameters, which includes whether to register with a SIP server.

3.4 Setting Wi-Fi Parameters

To use your TE30 to implement video communication over a Wi-Fi network, configure the Wi-Fi settings.

3.5 Setting QoS Parameters

The quality of service (QoS) settings determine the mode for processing IP data packets in a conference.

3.6 Setting Firewall Parameters

With the firewall settings correctly configured, video conferences held using your TE30 are secure.

3.7 Setting Network Diagnostics Parameters

Correct settings on the ports used for diagnostics enable you to use a network diagnostics tool to diagnose your TE30 using the ports.

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3.1 Setting IP Parameters

Parameter

Description

Setting

IPv6

Specifies whether IPv6 is used. If you use IPv6, you must also set Connection

type, Local IP address, Subnet prefix length, and Gateway address.

This parameter is deselected by default.

DNS server address

Specifies the IP address of the active Domain Name System (DNS) server. After you set this parameter, domain names can be used as the addresses of network gatekeeper (GK) and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) servers. The DNS server will translate the domain names into the IP addresses of the GK and SIP servers.

Example: 202.98.192.67

Alternate DNS server IP address

Specifies the IP address of the standby DNS server. The standby DNS server is used when the active DNS server is unavailable or responds slowly.

Example: 202.98.198.167

Network interface mode

Specifies the working mode for the network ports on your TE30.

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Auto detection: When accessing the network, your TE30 automatically negotiates with a remote network device to determine the optimal work mode.

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10 Mbps and half duplex: The data transmission rate is 10 Mbit/s, and data cannot be sent and received at the same time.

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10 Mbps and full duplex: The data transmission rate is 10 Mbit/s, and data can be sent and received at the same time.

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100 Mbps and half duplex: The data transmission rate is 100 Mbit/s, and data cannot be sent and received at the same time.

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100 Mbps and full duplex: The data

The default value is Auto

detection.

NOTE

If the remote network device you wish to communicate with has its network interface mode set to 10

Mbps and full duplex or 100 Mbps and full duplex, set this

parameter to be the same as the remote network interface mode. Otherwise, communication will fail.

To use your TE30 on an IP network to implement video communication, correctly set IP parameters, which include DNS server address, network interface mode, and gateway address.

Procedure

Step 1 Choose Advanced Settings > Settings > Network > IP > IP. Set the IP parameters by

referring to Table 3-1.

Table 3-1 IP parameters

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Parameter

Description

Setting

transmission rate is 100 Mbit/s, and data can be sent and received at the same time.

PPPoE

Specifies whether your TE30 accesses broadband networks using dial-up connections.

NOTE

If you set this parameter to Enable, you must also set Dialing mode, User name, and Password.

The default value is Disable.

Dialing mode

Specifies the dial-up connection mode. The dial-up process complies with the Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) protocol. To use a dial-up connection, in User name and Password, enter the user name and password that are provided by your broadband access service provider.

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Auto: When your TE30 starts, it automatically sets up a dial-up connection over the IP network. If the dial-up service is not free of charge, charging starts when the dial-up connection is established.

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Manual: Your TE30 uses the dial-up program to access the network. Choose Advanced Settings >

Utilities > PPPoE Dialing > Connect and set up a PPPoE dial-up

connection.

The default value is Auto.

Connection type

Specifies the mode for your TE30 to obtain an IP address.

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Static IP: The network administrator assigns an IP address to your TE30. If you select this option, you must also set Local IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway address.

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Dynamic IP: When a DHCP server is available on the network, your TE30 automatically obtains an IP address using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

The default value is Static IP. If you have set NMS server,

select Static IP for this parameter.

Local IP address

Subnet mask

Specifies the IP address and subnet mask of your TE30.

Contact the network administrator.

Examples:

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IPv4 address: 192.168.1.10

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IPv6 address: 2000:0:0:0:200:55:26:1

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Parameter

Description

Setting

Gateway address

Specifies the gateway address that corresponds to the IP address of your TE30.

This parameter is mandatory when Connection type is set to Static IP.

Contact the network administrator.

Examples:

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IPv4 address: 192.168.1.1

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IPv6 address: 2000:0:0:0:200:55:0:1

Subnet prefix length

Specifies the prefix length for the IPv6 address of your TE30.

The default value is 0.

Parameter

Description

Setting

Enable GK

Specifies whether to register your TE30 with the GK.

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If you select this parameter, the TE30 will register with the GK after being started. After the TE30 successfully registers with the GK, it can call endpoints defined in the address

This parameter is deselected by default.

Step 2 Select Save.

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3.2 Setting H.323 Parameters

When an H.323 network gatekeeper (GK) is used on your videoconferencing system, set the H.323 parameters.

Prerequisites

Background

Procedure

Step 1 Choose Advanced Settings > Settings > Network > IP > H.323. Set the H.323 parameters

A GK is used on the videoconferencing system.

When a GK is used in the conference system, you can set the site number and name for your TE30. Other endpoint also registered with the GK can then use the site number or name as well as the IP address to call your TE30.

A GK is responsible for network bandwidth management, endpoint authentication, and address translation on the videoconferencing system.

by referring to Table 3-2.

Table 3-2 H.323 parameters

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Parameter

Description

Setting

book by their IP addresses, numbers, and names.

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If you do not select this parameter, the TE30 will not register with the GK. In this case, the TE30 can call other endpoints by their IP addresses only.

GK registration mode

Specifies the mode for registering your TE30 with a GK.

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Auto: Your TE30 automatically registers with an available GK on the network and obtains the GK address.

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Manual: You must set GK address, which specifies the GK with which you want your TE30 to register.

The default value is Auto.

GK address

Specifies the IP address of the server where the desired GK is installed.

This parameter is mandatory when GK registration mode is set to Manual.

Example: 192.168.1.10

Site number

Specifies the site number for your TE30. If your TE30 registers with a GK,

endpoints that also register with GKs can dial this site number to call your TE30.

The site number can contain only digits.

Example: 12345

H.323 ID

Specifies the name by which a GK identifies your TE30 after your TE30 registers with the GK.

The names consist of digits, letters, Chinese characters, and special characters such as @ # %.

Example: ab3@Joe

Authenticati on user name

Specifies the user name used for H.323 authentication.

Obtain the user name from your network service provider.

Ensure that this user name is the same as that predefined on the GK.

Password

Specifies the password your TE30 uses to register with a GK. The GK uses this password to authenticate your TE30.

Obtain the password from your network service provider.

Ensure that this password is the same as that predefined on the GK

Huawei GK

Specifies whether your TE30 uses a Huawei GK.

If the Huawei GK is disabled, some functions, such as Conference Control, are unavailable on your TE30.

This parameter is selected by default.

Select this parameter when a Huawei GK is used.

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Parameter

Description

Setting

HTTPS mode

Specifies whether to upload information about conferences initiated from your TE30 in HTTPS encryption mode.

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This parameter is available when Huawei GK is selected.

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If you do not select this parameter, the TE30 will use the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to upload conference information, which may be insecure.

This parameter is selected by default.

To improve communication security, select this parameter.

Multipoint conference authenticatio n

Specifies whether a certificate for authentication is required to initiate a SiteCall conference. For details about how to import a certificate, see 11.4.8

Importing a Certificate.

This parameter is available only when HTTPS mode is selected.

This parameter is deselected by default.

To improve communication security, select this parameter.

Use VoIP gateway

VoIP gateway address

Specifies whether to use a VoIP gateway and the address of the VoIP gateway. If you set these two parameters, your TE30 can place calls to PSTN endpoints connected to the VoIP gateway.

If you select Use VoIP gateway, you must also set VoIP gateway address.

This parameter is deselected by default.

Step 2 Select Save.

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3.3 Setting SIP Parameters

To prepare your TE30 for video communication using SIP, set SIP parameters, which includes whether to register with a SIP server.

Prerequisites

All involved parties in the conference support SIP.

Procedure

Step 1 Choose Advanced Settings > Settings > Network > IP > SIP. Set the SIP parameters by

referring to Table 3-3.

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Table 3-3 SIP parameters

Parameter

Description

Setting

Specifies whether to register your TE30 with a SIP server.

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If you select this parameter and the TE30 successfully registers with the SIP server, the TE30 can call endpoints defined in the address book by their IP addresses, numbers, and names.

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If you dot not select this parameter, the TE30 will not register with any SIP server and can call other endpoints by their IP addresses only.

NOTE

If you select this parameter, you must also set

Server address, Conference service number, Site number, User name, and Password.

This parameter is deselected by default.

Server address

Specifies the IP address or domain name of the SIP server with which you want your TE30 to register.

Example: 192.168.1.10

Conference service number

Specifies the conference service number for your TE30 to initiate conferences over an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) network.

Set this parameter to the conference service number obtained from the administrator of the IMS network.

NOTE

Born of the standard IP, the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) uses VoIP applications based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) SIP to provide fixed and mobile multimedia services for operators. Integrating MCUs can enhance the functionality of the Huawei IMS HD videoconferencing solution.

No default value is set for this parameter.

Enable proxy server

Specifies whether to enable the proxy server. If you set Server address to the SIP server domain name, select this parameter.

This parameter is deselected by default.

Proxy server address

Specifies the address of the proxy server. If you set Server address to the SIP server domain name, set this parameter to the IP address bound to that domain name.

Example: 192.168.1.10

Site number

Specifies the site number for your TE30. If your TE30 registers with a SIP server,

The site number can contain only digits.

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Parameter

Description

Setting

endpoints that also register with the SIP server can dial this site number to call your TE30.

Example: 12345

User name Password

Specifies the name by which the SIP server identifies your TE30 after it registers with the SIP server.

The value can consist of numbers, letters, Chinese characters, and special symbols such as @ # %.

Example: ab3@Joe

Server type

Specifies the SIP server type.

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OCS: Select this option if your TE30 registers with the Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) or Microsoft Lync Server.

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CISCO VCS: Select this option if your TE30 registers with the Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS).

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Standard: Select this option if your TE30 registers with other SIP servers.

The default value is Standard.

Transmissio n type

Specifies the protocol used for SIP signaling transmission.

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TCP: Use the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to implement transmission reliability.

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UDP: Use the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) to implement transmission with reduced latency.

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TLS: Use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to implement transmission security. If you select this option, you must import a certificate when your endpoint registers with a SIP server. For details, see 11.4.8 Importing a

Certificate.

The default value is UDP.

Video request handling

Specifies how your TE30 handles video requests from a remote endpoint during a point-to-point SIP audio call or multipoint conference.

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Accept automatically: Your TE30 automatically accepts video requests from the remote endpoint.

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Reject automatically: Your TE30 automatically rejects video requests from the remote endpoint.

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Manual: Your TE30 prompts you to accept video requests from the remote endpoint.

The default value is Manual.

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Step 2 Select Save.

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3.4 Setting Wi-Fi Parameters

To use your TE30 to implement video communication over a Wi-Fi network, configure the Wi-Fi settings.

Setting Wi-Fi Client Parameters

After the Wi-Fi client is enabled, your TE30 functions as a Wi-Fi client and access a Wi-Fi network after connecting to a wireless router.

Step 1 Choose Advanced Settings > Settings > Network > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Client and enable the

Wi-Fi client. Your TE30 automatically scans for available wireless routers and lists the found wireless

routers under Wireless access point. If you need to set a static IP address for your TE30, go to Step 2. Otherwise, go to Step 4.

Step 2 Select Advanced Settings. On the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, set IP parameters by

referring to 3.1 Setting IP Parameters.

Step 3 Select Save. Step 4 Select Scan.

Your TE30 automatically scans for available wireless routers and lists the found wireless routers under Wireless access point.

Step 5 Under Wireless access point, select the wireless router to connect to. Step 6 Press on the remote control. When prompted, enter the security key or password and

select Connect. When the TE30 is connected to one of the available routers, the status of that router will then

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Setting Wi-Fi Hotspot Parameters

When the Wi-Fi hotspot is enabled, other devices can access a Wi-Fi network by connecting to the TE30.

Step 1 Choose Advanced Settings > Settings > Network > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Hotspot and enable the

Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 2 Select Advanced Settings. On the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, set the advanced

wireless network parameters by referring to Table 3-4.

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Table 3-4 Advanced wireless network parameters

Parameter

Description

Setting

SSID Number

Specifies the name for your endpoint's Wi-Fi network.

This parameter is mandatory. The value is a string of 31

characters or less, consisting of digits, letters, Chinese characters, and special symbols, such as @ # %.

Channel

Specifies the channel to transmit data through Wi-Fi signals.

If you select AUTO, your TE30 automatically selects the optimal channel.

The default value is AUTO. Retain the default value.

Protocol

Specifies the standard used on the Wi-Fi network.

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802.11b: This standard works in the

2.4 GHz band and delivers a maximum transmission rate of 300 Mbit/s.

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802.11g: This standard works in the

2.4 GHz band and delivers a maximum transmission rate of 54 Mbit/s.

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802.11n: This standard works in the

2.4 GHz band and delivers a maximum transmission rate of 300 Mbit/s.

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802.11b/g/n: The 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n are all supported.

The default value is

802.11b/g/n.

Identity authenticatio n mode

Encryption mode

Specifies the identity authentication mode used on the Wi-Fi network.

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OPEN: If you select this option, the value available for Encryption mode are NONE and WEP.

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SHARE: If you select this option, the values available for Encryption mode is WEP.

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WPA-PSK: If you select this option, the values available for Encryption mode are TKIP and AES.

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WPA2-PSK: If you select this option, the values available for

Encryption mode are TKIP and AES.

Default values:

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The default value of

Identity authentication mode is OPEN.

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The default value of

Encryption mode is NONE.

NOTE

When the TE30 is connected to a VPM220, you must set Identity

authentication mode to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.

Password

Specifies the password used by other devices to connect to your TE30.

The required password types vary depending on your settings of Encryption mode.

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Parameter

Description

Setting

If you set Encryption mode to NONE, the Wi-Fi network

provided by your TE30 is open to everyone.

Local IP address

Subnet mask

Specifies the IP address and subnet mask of your TE30.

Examples:

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Local IP address:

192.168.1.10

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Subnet mask:

255.255.255.0

DHCP

Specifies whether your endpoint assigns IP addresses to devices connected to it.

If you select this parameter, you must also set Start IP address and End IP address.

This parameter is deselected by default.

Start IP address

End IP address

Specifies the IP address segment for the devices connected to your TE30.

Examples:

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Start IP address:

192.168.1.10

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End IP address:

192.168.1.157

Parameter

Description

Setting

QoS type

Specifies the QoS type. Available values are Priority and DiffServ.

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Priority: If you select this option, you must also set IP priority and Service type.

The default value is Priority.

Step 3 Select Save.

Under Connected devices, you can view the MAC and IP addresses of all devices connected to your TE30.

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3.5 Setting QoS Parameters

The quality of service (QoS) settings determine the mode for processing IP data packets in a conference.

Procedure

Step 1 Choose Advanced Settings > Settings > Security > QoS. Set the QoS parameters by

referring to Table 3-5.

Table 3-5 QoS parameters

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Parameter

Description

Setting

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DiffServ: If you select this option, you must also set DSCP. DSCP stands for Differentiated Services Code Point.

IP priority

Specifies the priority that a network device gives to forwarding the data packets sent by your TE30. A larger value indicates a higher priority.

Value range: 0-7 The default value is 7.

Service type

Specifies how the data packets sent and received by your TE30 are processed on the network. Five values are available:

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Normal: The network devices transmit the data packets without special processing.

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Minimum delay: The data packets are transmitted at the highest rate with the minimum delay.

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Maximum throughput: A large number of data packets can be transmitted on the network.

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Highest reliability: The data packets can be transmitted to remote sites completely and correctly.

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Minimum cost: The network devices transmit data packets of the same traffic at lower costs.

The default value is Minimum delay.

DSCP audio DSCP video DSCP data DSCP

signaling

Specifies the service level of data packets sent by your TE30 during transmission.

A larger value indicates a higher service level.

Value range: 0-63 The default value is 63.

Network jitter

Adjusts network jitter settings to address:

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Lip synchronization problems during conferences

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Choppy audio problems, by increasing the network jitter value.

Value range: 0 ms to 1000 ms The default value is 0ms.

Lip sync.

Fine-tunes network jitter settings if a slight lip synchronization problem persists after the network jitter settings are adjusted.

Value range: 0 ms to 300 ms The default value is 0ms.

Step 2 Select Save.

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3.6 Setting Firewall Parameters

Parameter

Description

Setting

Enable H.460

Specifies whether to use H.460 for traversal between public and private networks after your TE30 is recognized as a private network endpoint.

This parameter is deselected by default.

Use NAT

Specifies whether NAT is enabled for traversal between public and private networks. An endpoint installed on a private network is considered as a public network endpoint after NAT is enabled on the endpoint. Even if you then enable H.460 on the endpoint, it is still considered as a public network endpoint, and H.460 is not used.

This parameter is deselected by default.

NAT address

Specifies the public IP address for your TE30. This parameter is required after you select Use NAT.

No default value is set for this parameter.

H.323 call port

Specifies the port used by a remote site to receive and send RAS signaling during communication with the local site.

The default value is 1720.

RAS source port

Specifies the port used by the local site to receive and send Registration, Admission and Status (RAS) signaling during communication with remote sites.

The default value is 1719. RAS destination port

Specifies the port used by a remote site to receive and send RAS signaling during communication with the local

The default value is 1719.

With the firewall settings correctly configured, video conferences held using your TE30 are secure.

Background

The firewall protects your IP network by separating the internal and external network communication data.

With Network Address Translation (NAT) technology, a device on a local area network (LAN) is allocated with a dedicated internal IP address and uses an external IP address to communicate with external devices. If your LAN uses NAT technology, set the IP address of the NAT wide area network (WAN) on your TE30.

Procedure

Step 1 Choose Advanced Settings > Settings > Network > Firewall. Set the firewall parameters by

referring to Table 3-6.

Table 3-6 Firewall parameters

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