Polycom RMX 2000 Administrator’s Guide
G-9
Connecting to the RMX via Modem
Remote access to the RMX’s Alternate Management Network is supported
via an external PSTN <=> IP modem.
To connect via modem to the Alternate Management Network the following
procedures must be performed:
1 Procedure 1: Install the RMX Manager – the web client enables
direct access to the RMX for support purposes.
2 Procedure 2: Configure the modem – by assigning it an IP address
on a specific subnet in the Alternate Management Network.
3 Procedure 3: Create a dial-up connection – using the Windows New
Connection Wizard.
4 Procedure 4: Connect to the RMX – via the RMX Manager.
Procedure 1: Install the RMX Manager
Before installing the RMX Manager, verify that you have at least 150Mb of
free space on your workstation.
For more information see "Installing RMX Manager” on page 16-1.
Procedure 2: Configure the Modem
Configure the modem as follows:
• IP address – near
169.254.192.nn
• Subnet Mask – 255.255.240.0
None of the reserved IP addresses listed in Table G-1 on page G-5 should
be used for the IP Address.