Configuring Multipoint Calling; Entering A Multipoint Software Registration Key - Polycom VSX 3000 Administrator's Manual

Customizing the VSX System

Configuring Multipoint Calling

You can use your VSX system to participate in multipoint conferences.
Multipoint conferences include multiple video sites (IP and ISDN) and can
also include voice-only sites.
During a multipoint call, a multipoint conferencing unit (MCU) enables the
video to switch to the various sites so that you can see and hear the other
conference participants.
The VSX 3000, VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, and VSX 8000 systems can
have internal MCUs and can initiate multipoint calls. These systems can also
use the Conference on Demand feature of Polycom's Path Navigator for
multipoint calling. The VSX 5000 and VSX 6000 systems do not have an
internal MCU. They can participate in multipoint calls but cannot initiate
them.
Depending on your VSX system model, you may need to enter a multipoint
option key to enable multipoint calling.

Entering a Multipoint Software Registration Key

Before placing multipoint calls, you may need to enter a multipoint software
registration key. A five-minute multipoint trial is available.
For information about purchasing the multipoint call option, please contact
your Polycom distributor.
To enter the multipoint software registration key:
1. Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Options.
2. Enter the multipoint key provided.
To enable or disable multipoint trial mode:
1. Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Options.
2. Select the Enable Multipoint Trial checkbox to allow five-minute
multipoint calling without the multipoint option key.
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