Product Registration; Obtaining The Activation Key; First-Time Power-Up And Connection To Mcu; Configuring The Workstation For Direct Connection - Polycom Collaboration Server (RMX) 1500 Deployment Manual

RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX) 1500/2000/4000 Deployment Guide for Maximum Security Environments

Product Registration

Before the Collaboration Server can be used, it is necessary to register the product and obtain
an Activation Key.
During first-time power-up, the Product Activation dialog box is displayed, requesting you to
enter an Activation Key.

Obtaining the Activation Key

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First-time Power-up and Connection to MCU

Before powering up the RMX for the first time, it is necessary to establish a connection
between the RMX and the control workstation.
A private network is set up between the Collaboration Server and the workstation and the
Default Management Network parameters are modified using the Fast Configuration Wizard in
the Collaboration Server Web Client.

Configuring the workstation for direct connection

The following procedures show how to modify the workstation's networking parameters
using the Windows New Connection Wizard.
For non-Windows operating systems an equivalent procedure must be performed by the
system administrator.
Before connecting directly, you must modify the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default
Gateway settings of the workstation to be compatible with either the Collaboration Server's
Default Management Network.
To modify the workstation's IP addresses:
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Access the Service & Support page of the Polycom website at:
http://portal.polycom.com
Login with your Email Address and Password or register as a new user.
Select Product Registration.
Follow the on-screen instructions for Product Registration and Product Activation. (The
RMX's serial number is on a sticker on the back of the unit, if needed.)
When the Product Activation Key is displayed, write it down or copy it for later pasting
into the Activation Key field of the Product Activation dialog box.
On the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Network Connections.
In the Network Connections window, double-click the Local Area Connection that has
Connected status.
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