Secure Socket Layer (Ssl); Detailed Description - Polycom MGC+100 Release Note

Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) enables secure HTTP connection on MCU's with XPEK
Operating Systems with the MGC Manager, WebCommander and MGC API applications.

Detailed Description

SSL Certificate is required to enable SSL-level security for the MCU's connection to
external applications. SSL uses a third party, that is the Certificate Authority, to identify
HTTP transactions and secure them using the HTTPS protocol.
The SSL certificate must be obtained on first connection to the MCU.
To obtain the SSL certificate:
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Connect to the MCU.
Right-click the unit's icon or name, and then click Create SSL Certificate Request.
The dialog box opens where you can enter data for the request and apply.
Fill in the following information:
Table 2: SSL Certificate Request - Required Information
Field
Country
State or Province
Locality
Organization
Organizational Unit
Common Name
(DNS/IP)
Enter complete information, as all fields are mandatory for the request.
Description
Enter any 2 letter code for the country name.
Enter the full name of the state or province.
Enter the full name of the town/city/location.
Enter the full name of your organization for
which the certificate will be issued.
Enter the full name of the unit (group or division)
for which the certificate will be issued.
Enter the DNS or the IP address of the MCU.
Detailed Description - General
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