Network

The Network panel allows you to configure the core network settings for the server.

Note: You may need to contact your network administrator for guidance on these settings.

  1. Configure the following:
Table 14: Description of the fields to be filled ffor configuring network settings

Fieldname

Description

Action

NTP Server

You need to configure at least one NTP server by giving either FQDN or IP address.

Note: You can configure up to 5 NTP servers.

Click 'Add server'. The address of your NTP server is added to Cisco Meeting Server

Time zone

Local time zone of your server

Select your preferred timezone.

DNS server

You need to configure at least one DNS server by giving the IP address.

Note: You can configure up to 5 DNS servers.

Enter the IP address of the server and click 'Add server'. The address of your DNS server is added to Cisco Meeting Server

Webadmin port

Configure the TCP port number that the Meeting Server Web Admin Interface listens on.

If you are using a deployment that includes Web bridge then you are not allowed to use port 443.

Enter the port number.

 

Ensure that all the details are entered and the configuration of the Network panel is successfully completed. The Next button is enabled and the network settings are saved, click on it and you are navigated to next panel based on your chosen deployment.

Deleting a DNS or NTP server

  1. Click Delete icon to delete DNS/ NTP serverto delete the DNS/ NTP server.

Error Scenarios

An error message is displayed and the Next button is disabled in case of the following scenarios:

  • If an already entered NTP server address is provided.

    Solution: You must provide a valid IP address/ FQDN.
  • If an incorrect DNS server address is provided.

    Solution: You must provide a valid IP address.
  • If an incorrect port number is provided.

    Solution: You must enter a valid port number.
  • If an already entered NTP server address is provided.

    Solution: You must provide a different IP address/ FQDN.
  • If an already entered DNS server address is provided.
    Solution: You must provide a different IP address.