Configuring Your System For Remote Access - Polycom HDX Systems Deployment Manual

Deployment Guide for Maximum Security Environments

Configuring Your System for Remote Access

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On Polycom HDX 4000, 7000, and 8000 series systems, go to System >
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Admin Settings > LAN Properties >
PC LAN Port setting, unless its use is required. If you change this setting,
the system restarts.
Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > Call Preference, and
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configure the following settings on the Call Preference screen.
Setting
IP H.323
SIP
ISDN H.320
10 Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Security > Log
Management, and set this setting on the Log Management screen.
Setting
Percent Filled
Threshold
This section describes how to configure the system to meet the maximum
security requirements for remote access through the RS-232 serial port or
through the HDX system web interface.
When you configure the system to use the Maximum Security Profile, the
system:
• Requires devices that are attempting to start a session through the serial
port to provide either an Admin ID and password or a User ID and
password. If you are connecting interactively using a terminal emulator
program, press Enter to display a login prompt. If you are connecting by
using a serial control application, send a new line character to display a
login prompt.
• Requires you to set separate remote access passwords for both the User
and Admin accounts. The Use the Room Password for Remote Access
setting is automatically disabled in the Maximum Security Profile and is
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Description
• Disable this setting for ISDN-only deployments.
• Enable this setting if H.323 calling on IP networks is
required.
SIP is disabled and not configurable in Maximum
Security mode.
• Disable this setting for IP-only deployments.
• Enable this setting if ISDN H.320 calling is required.
Description
• Specifies the percent filled level, which triggers a
system alert. Suggested value: 70.
• This alert is mandated by the Application Security
STIG (APP3650 in V3R3).
, and disable the Enable
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