Administrator's Guide

System basics

555-233-50634 Issue 5 October 2002

Accessing the S8700 Media Server Directly

You can access the S8700 Media Server directly by plugging a computer into the

services port which defaults to port 2 (Eth1) on the back of the media server. You

must use a crossover cable with an RJ45 connector on each end. Plug the other

end into the network connector (NIC card) on the your computer. You may need a

NIC card adapter.

Once connected, you can administer the media server using three tools:

■ Media server web interface for server-specific administration.

■ ASA for Avaya MultiVantage software features

■ A command line interface in a Telnet window for Avaya MultiVantage

software features.

Media Server Web Interface

You can access the media server web interface either by connecting directly to the

services port on the media server or connecting over the customer’s network.

Connected to the services port

To use the media server web interface:

1. Open either the Netscape or MS Internet Explorer browser.

2. In the Location/Address field, type 192.11.13.6 and press

ENTER.

3. When prompted, log in to administer the S8700 Media Server and the

Avaya MultiVantage

software features.

Connected to the customer network

To use the media server web interface:

1. Open either the Netscape or MS Internet Explorer browser.

2. In the Location/Address field, type the active server name or IP address

and press

ENTER.

3. When prompted, log in to administer the S8700 Media Server and the

Avaya MultiVantage

software features.

You may also connect directly to an individual server using its name or IP

address.