Pmac Security Features - Polycom ViewStation EX User Manual

PMAC Security Features

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If no password is set, the user is not prompted for or does not
need to enter the Meeting Password.
Software Update Password—This password is used for ISDN
software upgrades of your system. The system can be upgraded
from a remote endpoint while in an ISDN call. This password
also protects your system from any unwanted updates.
Enable Remote Access—This option gives administrator the
the capability to lock out access to FTP, Web, Telnet, and SNMP.
The FTP, Web, Telnet, and SNMP options are enabled by default.
Crypto Resync—This option is only available if a
V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface is attached to your
system.
The Polycom Management Access Control Wizard (PMAC) allows
you to select which menu screens to password protect on a
menu-by-menu basis with a special access password. PMAC offers
other features which are not covered in this section. They are
described in chapter 7.
This application is available on your software CD and can also be
downloaded from the Polycom Website ( Go to
http://www.polycom.com/resource_center/. Then select Software
Downloads.)
This section contains information about:
Creating the Management Password
Password-Protecting Individual Screens
Appendix D - Security Features
(special-access password)
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