Installing the Sametime TURN Server

The IBM® Sametime® TURN Server enables Sametime clients to send audio and video communications across a NAT (Network Address Translator) or firewall when direct peer-to-peer communications are not possible. The Sametime TURN Server is available for installing on the Linux or Windows platforms only. Read the system requirements to ensure that you know the minimum supported software requirements.

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The Sametime 9 client requires a Sametime 9 (or later) TURN Server.

In addition to the tasks listed here, you must configure TURN Server settings in the global settings for the Sametime Video MCU. For information on configuring the TURN Server settings in the Video MCU global settings, see the topic Defining global Video MCU settings.

For information about TURN Server deployments and to view sample deployments, see the article IBM TURN Server deployment and configuration.

  1. Setting up the Sametime TURN Server installation files
    Deploying the IBM Sametime TURN Server involves installing a Java Run-time Environment (JRE) plus some additional files. Unlike other Sametime servers, the TURN Server does not require the IBM WebSphere Application Server. It has no dependencies on other processes or other Sametime servers. The Sametime Connect Client, Sametime browser-based meetings, and the Media Manager can use the TURN server if they detect its presence.
  2. Enabling token authentication on the TURN Server
    Enable token authentication on the IBM Sametime Media Manager's TURN Server component.
  3. Enabling NAT traversal
    Enable the NAT traversal feature by editing the stavconfig.xml file on the IBM Sametime Media Manager’s Conference Manager component.
  4. Configuring firewalls and opening ports
    If the IBM Sametime TURN Server and the Sametime Media Manager are separated from clients by firewalls, you must open ports in the firewalls to enable communications.
  5. Configuring the Media Manager to use the TURN Server
    Configure the IBM Sametime Media Manager to work with the Sametime TURN Server.
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