Connecting the Sametime Connect client to the Sametime server

The Sametime Connect client uses Server Communities preferences to connect to the Sametime server for presence and chat features.

The client uses the connection method selected in the global connection settings for all server communities unless the server community's Connection tab specifies an alternate method. This section explains how to configure the different types of connections.

• Defining the host server and port for connecting to a Sametime server
  The Sametime Connect client uses the host and server community port preferences to determine the host name and port it should use when attempting a connection to the Sametime server.
• Choosing a method for connecting to the Sametime server
  The Sametime Connect Client uses the connection method specified in Server Communities preferences. The global connection settings apply to all connections unless a specific server community uses an alternate connection method as defined on its Connection tab in the Preferences window.
• Configuring alternate communities for clients
  Configuring alternate communities gives users more options for logging in from their Sametime Connect Client and Sametime Embedded Client for Notes. For example, you can have a default community that allows users to connect using a direct connection when they are in the office and you can add an alternate community that allows them to connect to the same community through a reverse proxy server connection from home.

Parent Topic: Managing Sametime clients