Quick start

These instructions are for the quick installation and testing of the Vinteo VCS server.

Preparing the network

When deploying a server inside the corporate network behind NAT and FW, the following settings have to be made: Server settings

Basic tab

On the Settings page, under the Basic tab, check and set the ports required for operation:

• H323 - TCP: 1720, TCP: H225/245 change from 1024-65000 to 20000-65000 (the port range can be changed by limiting the number to what you need);
• SIP - 5060;
• save your settings.

Network Interface Settings tab

On this tab, after the first launch and login to the web-interface, enter the settings that were set up through the command line during the installation of the Vinteo VCS server, add the DNS-server address and save the settings. If you use two or more network interfaces, it is recommended to use the first interface eth0 for access to the server from external network, and the second interface for local network clients. Routing of local clients to and from external clients is done on the "Routes" tab. When adding an interface, the server must be restarted after saving the settings. After restarting, the second interface should have Up status.

NAT Tab

On this tab write in "External IP" field external address of server, mark required protocols to work through NAT - H.323 and/or SIP. Write the local networks as given in the example on the page, each on a new line. Set the RTP port range (default is 20000-65000). Save your settings.  

FireWall and NAT settings

For the server to work properly through the external network, it is necessary to arrange passing of traffic in both directions on the ports which have been set above in the server settings. The table shows the default values:

Port	Protocol	Assignment
22	TCP/UDP	SSH for Support Services, if required
443	TCP/UDP	For Web services
1719	UDP	H.323 Registration, Logon and Status (RAS)
1720	TCP	H.323 - Call Signalling (H.225)
3478	UDP	STUN needed for WebRTC (not effective with symmetric NAT)
5060	TCP/UDP	SIP
5061	TCP	SIP TLS signaling
1024-65000	TCP	H.323 (H.225/245) If not changed as above (20000-65000)
20000-65000	UDP	Media (RTP/RTCP)

Server and client preparation

Setting up

For a quick start, the settings on the "Basic" tab, "Anonymous settings" pages and adding test Accounts are required. 1. To work with registered H.323 subscribers, go to "Settings" => to the "Main" tab and enable the "Internal Gatekeeper" server;