Web Management Guide-R05

Chapter 12 | Security Measures
Configuring User Accounts
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Configuring User Accounts
Use the Security > User Accounts page to control management access to the switch
based on manually configured user names and passwords.
Command Usage
◆ The default guest name is “guest” with the password “guest.” The default
administrator name is “admin” with the password “admin.”
◆ The guest only has read access for most configuration parameters. However,
the administrator has write access for all parameters governing the onboard
agent. You should therefore assign a new administrator password as soon as
possible, and store it in a safe place.
Parameters
These parameters are displayed:
◆ User Name – The name of the user.
(Maximum length: 32 characters; maximum number of users: 16)
◆ Access Level – Specifies the user level. (Options: 0 - Normal,
15 - Privileged)
Normal privilege level provides access to a limited number of the commands
which display the current status of the switch, as well as several database clear
and reset functions. Privileged level provides full access to all commands.
◆ Password Type – Specifies the following options:
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No Password – No password is required for this user to log in.
■
Plain Password – Plain text unencrypted password.
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Encrypted Password – Encrypted password.
The encrypted password is required for compatibility with legacy password
settings (i.e., plain text or encrypted) when reading the configuration file
during system bootup or when downloading the configuration file from a
TFTP or FTP server. There is no need for you to manually configure
encrypted passwords.
◆ Password – Specifies the user password. (Range: 0-32 characters, case
sensitive)
◆ Confirm Password – Re-type the string entered in the previous field to ensure
no errors were made. The switch will not change the password if these two
fields do not match.