Administrator’s Guide for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
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Configuring AES Encryption
Before you can make encrypted calls, you may be required to enter an AES
encryption software registration key.
1. Go to System Info > Admin Setup > Software/Hardware > System Options.
2. Enter the AES encryption key provided.
3. Go to System Info > Admin Setup > Security.
4. Under Encryption, configure these settings:
For information about purchasing the AES encryption option, please contact your Polycom
distributor.
Setting Description
Required Specifies that all calls must be encrypted. If the far site does not
support encryption, calls will not be connected.
Disabled Specifies that the encryption option is not required for calls.
When available Specifies that encryption will be used when it is available on far
site systems, however unencrypted calls will still be connected
successfully.