Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 manual Administrator Status a

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4.2.4.2Administrator (Status A)

The Administrator can:

∙Set and modify all Passwords and security profiles

∙Fully access any computer

∙Use all OSD functions

4.2.4.3Supervisor (Status S)

The Supervisor can:

∙Fully access any computer

∙Access the following OSD functions only –F4Scan, F5 Tune and F6 Moving the Confirmation label.

4.2.4.4 User (Status U)

There are 6 different Users in the Smart CAT5 system. Each User has a Profile set by the Administrator that defines the access level to different computers. There are 3 different access levels; these are explained on page 21.

4.2.4.5 Activating password protection

By default OSD access is not password protected. Only the Administrator can password-protect the OSD or disable password protection.

To do so:

1.In the General settings window navigate to the Security line.

2.Press the Spacebar to toggle between Security On and Off. The password box appears.

3.Type the Administrator’s password (default is “admin”).

4.Press Enter. The new security status is set.

If you forget the Administrator's password, go to www.minicom.com. From the Support menu select Smart Switches. There you will find information that explains how to restore a lost password or reset the switch to its default settings including the default password.

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