Polycom 2000/4000 manual Management Network Primary, Alternate Management Network

Appendix G

Configuring Direct

Connections to RMX

Direct connection to the RMX is necessary if you want to:

•Modify the RMX’s Factory Default Management Network settings without using the USB key.

•Connect to the RMX’s Alternate Management Network for support purposes.

•Connect to the RMX via a modem.

Management Network (Primary)

If you do not want to use the USB key method of modifying the RMX’s Management Network parameters, it is necessary to establish a direct connection between a workstation and the RMX.

Alternate Management Network

The Alternate Management Network enables direct access to the RMX for support purposes.

While being separate from all other networks, it has identical functionality to the Management Network.

Support personnel can log in and used it to manage the RMX if a connection to the Management Network cannot be made or if internet access to the host network is blocked by LAN security or a firewall.

The Alternate Management Network cannot be configured and operates according to factory defaults.

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