Specifications

WebConsole - Security Options
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System Security - System Level
The System Level Security options provide authorized users the ability to alter the current security options of the entire
system assigned to the Master.
System Level Security - System Security Settings
Click the System Security Settings link to access the System Security Details page (FIG. 36). The options in this page
allow you to establish whether the Master will require a valid username and password be entered prior to gaining access
to the configuration options.
These are global options that enable or disable the login requirement for both users and groups.
Access Options
Check the Enabled option on the left side of this page to make the Access options available for selection.
The Access options are described in the following table:
FIG. 36 System Security Settings Page
(System Security) Access Options
Option Description
Enabled: This option enables the Access options described below.
Note: If the Master Security check box is not enabled, all subordinate options are grayed-out and
not selectable, meaning that the Master is completely unsecured and can be altered by any user
(regardless of their rights).
Terminal (RS232) 
Access:
If selected, a valid username and password is required for Terminal communication via the
Master’s RS232 Program port.
HTTP Access: If selected, a valid username and password is required for communication over HTTP or HTTPS
Ports, including accessing the WebConsole.
Telnet/SSH/SFTP 
Access:
If selected, a valid username and password is required for Telnet Access. Telnet access allows
communication over either the Telnet and/or SSH Ports, and Secure FTP access.
Note: SSH version 2 (only) is supported.
To establish a secure Telnet connection, an administrator can decide to disable the Telnet Port and
then enable the SSH Port.
Refer to the Port Settings section on page 54 for details.