Poly P017 Administrator's Guide

1 In the system web interface, go to Security > Local Accounts.
2 Configure the following settings:
Setting Description
Admin ID The local administrator account name (default is admin).
Room Password You must enter this password to change administrator settings
in the local interface.
The default password is the last six characters of the serial
number listed in System Details and on the back of the device.
Remote Access Password
If you set this option, you must enter this password to access
the system through the system web interface or command-line
API (SSH or telnet).
This password lets you perform device management tasks, such
as updating the system’s software.
3 Optional: Do one of the following:
• To use the local administrator Room Password for remote logins, leave the Use Room Password for Remote
Access option enabled.
Note: Password requirements for the local administrator password and remote access password must be
configured separately.
• If you don’t want to use the local administrator Room Password for remote logins, disable the Use Room Password
for Remote Access option.
This setting specifies that the system uses the local administrator Room Password for remote logins. This setting is
enabled by default.
4 Select Save.
Change Administrator Credentials
You can change the administrator username and password to access the system web interface and administrator sections
of the local interface.
The default username is admin and the default password is the last six characters of the system’s serial number.
Task
1 In the system web interface, go to Security > Local Accounts.
2 Enter the new administrator username in the Admin ID field.
3 Select Change Password.
4 Enter the current password and then the new password.
Entering an incorrect current password too many times causes the system to automatically log out and close the
session.
5 Select Save.
Configure Account Lockout Settings
Account lockout controls prevent unauthorized access to your system.
Task
1 In the system web interface, go to Security > Local Accounts.
2 Configure the following settings (your changes save automatically):
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Poly P017 Specifications

General

Brand	Poly
Model	P017
Category	Conference System
Language	English