Getting Started

This chapter provides the basic information you need to install and configure the
Cisco IP/VC 3520 Video Gateway quickly.

Sit e Requirements

This section lists the materials needed to connect and configure the Video Gateway.

A 10BaseT or 100BaseT network line.
At least one BRI line with a male RJ-45 connector or at least one V.35 line with a male, DB-type, 26-pin connector as required.
A grounded AC power outlet nearby.
At least 4 in. (10 cm) behind the Video Gateway's rear panel for proper ventilation.
The room in which you install the Video Gateway has an operating temperature range of 32 to 104^oF (0 to 40^oC) and a noncondensing relative humidity range of 15% to 85%.
The Video Gateway's side air vents must not be blocked.
No objects are placed on top of the Video Gateway.
A Windows 95/98 or NT computer connected to the network and running TCP/IP to install the Cisco configuration software and utilities on.

Instructions for Quick Installation

This section provides basic instructions to connect and configure the unit.

To quickly set up the Cisco IP/VC 3520 Video Gateway, perform the following steps:

1. Assign the Video Gateway an IP address through the serial port. Use the Terminal/Modem cable that comes with the Video Gateway to connect its serial port to the computer or laptop serial port.

See the "Setting the IP Address" section in the "Installing the Hardware and Configuration Software" chapter.

2. Connect the Video Gateway to the network.

See the "Installing the Mounting Brackets" and the "Connecting the Video Gateway to the Network"sections in the "Installing the Hardware and Configuration Software" chapter.

3. Install the Cisco IP/VC Configuration Utility on the network computer that you will use to configure the Video Gateway.

See the "Installing the Cisco IP/VC Tools Software" section in the "Installing the Hardware and Configuration Software" chapter.

4. Set the operating parameters for Video Gateway:

(a) Start the Cisco IP/VC Configuration Utility.

See the "Starting the Cisco IP/VC Configuration Utility" section in the "Configuring the Video Gateway" chapter.

(b) Select or enter the IP address of the Cisco IP/VC 3520 Video Gateway you want to configure.

See the "Setting the Cisco IP/VC 3520 Video Gateway Operating Parameters" section in the "Configuring the Video Gateway" chapter.

(d) Specify the IP address of the router you want the Video Gateway to use.

See the "Setting the Cisco IP/VC 3520 Video Gateway Operating Parameters" section in the "Configuring the Video Gateway" chapter.