Polycom 1500 - Procedure 2: Product Registration; Obtaining the Activation Key; Procedure 3: Connection to MCU

RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX) 1500/1800/2000/4000 Getting Started Guide
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(RMX) 2000/4000) remains ON.
It remains ON until the Default IP Network Service is configured. For more details, see Fast
Configuration Wizard .
Do not remove the USB memory stick from the RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX)
1500/1800/2000/4000 until the connection with the MCU is established and the Login screen of the
Collaboration Server Web Client is displayed. For more details, see Procedure 3: Connection to MCU
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Procedure 2: Product Registration
Before the RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX) 1500/1800/2000/4000 can be used, it is necessary
to register the product and the various software licenses and obtain an Activation Key.
During first-time power-up, the Product Activation dialog box is displayed in the Collaboration Server Web
Client, requesting you to enter an Activation Key.
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Obtaining the Activation Key
1 Access the Service & Support page of the Polycom website at:
http://support.polycom.com
2 Log in with your Email Address and Password or register as a new user.
3 Select Product Registration.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions for Product Registration and Product Activation.
(The MCU’s serial number on the product sticker on the back of the unit.)For more information, refer
to the Collaboration Server Software Licence document you received with your shipment.
5 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.
Procedure 3: Connection to MCU
1 Start the Collaboration Server Web Client application on the workstation.
a In the browser’s address line, enter the IP address of the Control Unit in the format:
http://<Control Unit IP Address>, as defined in the USB memory stick.
From version 8.1 onwards, a license is required for SVC conferencing.
Register all Polycom Software Licences that you have purchased when obtaining the Activation Key.
For example, ISDN, Encryption and Multiple Networks each have different Polycom Software
Licenses.
If Windows7™ is installed on the workstation, Protected Mode must be disabled before connecting
to the MCU running Version 7.0 software. For more information, see
Windows 7™ Security Settings .