3.1 The Maintenance Console Software (MCS)20 Getting Started3.1 The Maintenance Console Software (MCS)MCS provides easy-to-use installation and management of the VoIP Gateway Card. Thissection describes the procedures to install and configure the VoIP Gateway Card for basic use.Through direct RS-232C connection to the unit, initialise each unit with new IP addressingwhen installing the VoIP Gateway Card for the first time. Once this is done and units are on-line in the network, the MCS can be used to configure and troubleshoot units remotely.For a complete listing of all MCS features and functions, refer to the VoIP Gateway CardProgramming Guide.System RequirementsThe Maintenance Console Software is operable on an IBM PC/AT compatible platformcapable of IP network connection that satisfies the following requirements:• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT , Windows 2000 or Windows XP.• i486TM or IntelDX4 TM (i80486) processor-based personal computer.• 64 megabytes (MB) of available RAM (regardless of the operating system).• 24 MB of available hard-disk space.Trademarks• IBM and AT are registered trademarks of International Business MachinesCorporation in the United States.• Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarksof Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.• i486 and IntelDX4 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or itssubsidiaries in the United States and other countries.• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.3.1.1 Installing the MCSThe MCS is shipped on CD-ROM.1. a. Insert the CD-ROM into your PC's CD-ROM drive.b. Click "Software Installer" on the initialscreen.c. Read the End-User Licence Agreement,and then click "OK".d. Double-click the "Setup.EXE" icon.2. Follow the instructions to install the MCS.When the installation is complete, 3 icons willbe created.® ®® ® ®