User guide

Chapter 6 Administration 27
Changing the Root Password
For security reasons, we recommend you change the root password
immediately. This procedure shows you how.
Prerequisite
This procedure assumes that you are the root user and that you know the
current root password.
Procedure
1. Open a web browser and enter the device server’s IP address in the
URL window.
2. When the device server prompts you to log in, enter the following:
• User Name is root
• The root default password is dbps
3. Click Security.
4. Fill in the New Password and Confirm Password fields.
5. Click Apply to save the password.
6. Log on using new password (you will receive notification password is
changed).
Updating Firmware
This procedure shows you how to update the device servers firmware from
a file on your PC or through TFTP.
Note: The recommended method is to download the firmware to your local hard
drive. TFTP is supported for those using UNIX systems.
Prerequisite
This procedure assumes that:
• You have already downloaded the firmware file from the Digi web
site
• TFTP is running (if you are using the TFTP option)
Chapter 6
Administration