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VirtualBox (Zenitel Connect Pro)

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This article describes how to install Zenitel Connect Pro in a VirtualBox environment.

Prerequisites


Minimum requirements

  • Virtual Machine: The VM must be defined with minimum:
    • 2 processor cores
    • 4 GB RAM
    • 10 GB harddisk as a minimum
    • 1 network port


VirtualBox - Import the Zenitel Connect disk image

  • Start the VirtualBox and select "Import"
  • Browse to the unzipped file (file extension .ova), and select Next, then select Import on the next screen
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Importing the Zenitel Connect Pro virtual disk image


  • Wait for the installation process to finish:
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Installation process finished


Modify network settings:

  1. Make sure the machine is Powered off
  2. Select Settings
  3. Select Network
  4. Choose Bridged Adapter, and select which interface to use for the Zenitel Connect
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Configuring the network adapter


Now Start the machine:

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Starting the Zenitel Connect Pro machine


After approx. 30 seconds the terminal window will show the IP address assigned to the virtual machine running Zenitel Connect Pro. The IP address is need for logging into the Zenitel Connect Pro web interface and will be displayed for 120 seconds:

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Displaying the IP address needed for logging into the Zenitel Connect Pro web interface


Zenitel Connect Pro Web Interface

Accessing the web interface

The configuration of the Zenitel Connect is done from its web interface. Use a standard web browser (e.g. Firefox or Chrome), and enter the IP address of the virtual machine in the address bar.

Default username and password is admin/admin.

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The Zenitel Connect Pro web interface

Here is a link to a detailed description of each tile.

Software upgrade

It is highly recommended to upgrade the software to the latest version. Link to Software Upgrade procedure.


System Setup and Configuration

For further configuration, see the Getting Started article