Polycom VSX Series manual Enabling AES Encryption, Points to note about Security Mode

SNMP access is not available in Security Mode.

Customizing the VSX System

Security Mode requires secure access and a password for Web, Telnet, and FTP access:

•To access a VSX system in Security Mode using VSX Web, enter the IP address of the system using secure HTTPS access, for example, https://10.11.12.13. Click Yes in the security dialogs that appear. This access uses port 443. To access Admin Settings using VSX Web when a remote access password is set, enter “admin” for the user name.

•To access a VSX system in Security Mode using Telnet, you must use a Telnet client that supports TLS. This access uses port 992 or 993.

•To access a VSX system in Security Mode using FTP, use FTPS, or FTPS-TLS, to implement a secure session. This access uses port 990.

To configure the system to use Security Mode:

1.Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Security.

2.Enable Security Mode.

When you change this setting, the VSX system restarts. Every time a VSX system is powered on or restarts in Security Mode, it verifies that the system software is authentic Polycom software.

Points to note about Security Mode:

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•Global Management System™ and ReadiManager™ SE200 are not compatible with VSX systems in Security Mode.

•Software images for version 8.5 and later are digitally signed by Polycom. To install an earlier version of system software, you must disable Security Mode.

•If Security Mode is not enabled, the system first attempts to use a secure protocol (such as HTTPS), but reverts to the non-secure form of the protocol if the management system does not have a secure client.

•If Security Mode is enabled, you must enter the room password to reset the system (System > Diagnostics > Reset System).

Enabling AES Encryption

AES encryption is a standard feature on all VSX systems. When it is enabled, the system automatically encrypts calls to other systems that have AES encryption enabled.

To enable AES encryption:

¾Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Security and select AES Encryption.

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