MGC-25/50/100 MGC+50/100 - Polycom

Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
Detailed Description
Detailed Description - General
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) enables secure HTTP connection on MCU’s with XPEK
Operating Systems with the MGC Manager, WebCommander and MGC API applications.
SSL Certificate is required to enable SSL-level security for the MCU’s connection to
external applications. SSL uses a third party, that is the Certificate Authority, to identify
HTTP transactions and secure them using the HTTPS protocol.
The SSL certificate must be obtained on first connection to the MCU.
To obtain the SSL certificate:
1. Connect to the MCU.
2. Right-click the unit’s icon or name, and then click Create SSL Certificate Request.
The dialog box opens where you can enter data for the request and apply.
3. Fill in the following information:
Table 2: SSL Certificate Request - Required Information
Field Description
Country Enter any 2 letter code for the country name.
State or Province Enter the full name of the state or province.
Locality Enter the full name of the town/city/location.
Organization Enter the full name of your organization for
which the certificate will be issued.
Organizational Unit Enter the full name of the unit (group or division)
for which the certificate will be issued.
Common Name
(DNS/IP)
Enter the DNS or the IP address of the MCU.
Enter complete information, as all fields are mandatory for the request.
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