Intellinet Network Solutions 503723 manual Changing the Viewer Security Level

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Changing the Viewer Security Level

Three viewer connection security levels are available:

Level 1 — No SSL encryption, no SSL authentication

Level 2 — 256-bit encryption, server authentication by client

Level 3 — 256-bit encryption, full authentication (requires the installation of certificates)

By factory default, the security level is set at Level 2.

1.Go to the Main: Security screen on the switch’s Web Management interface.

2.Choose the desired viewer connection security level. If you select Level 1 or Level 2, just select it and click “Store Settings” and “Apply Settings”/”Restart Servers.” However, if you intend to implement

Level 3 security, you should first upload the certificates to the switch and also import certificates to the viewer on your client computer.

For details, please refer to Main: Security in the user manual.

3.Validate your settings by clicking “Restart Servers” on the Apply Settings screen.

Changing the Password Policy

Three viewer password control policies are available:

No Password — No password is required for connection

Global Password — A global password is required for all users

User Password — Each user has a specific password, and each user account and its password are valid for use only when the switch is adopting the user password policy.

The password policy does not affect browser access, which is only granted using user-specific accounts and passwords. For details, refer to Main: Security in the user manual.

1.Go to the Main: Security screen on the switch’s Web Management interface.

2.Select a password policy and click “Store Settings.”

3.Validate your settings by clicking “Restart Servers” on the Apply Settings screen.

NOTE: By default, the user policy is User Password, which is a more

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Contents Digital KVM over IP Switch quick install guide Page Introduction Front Panel compressed view Digital KVM over IP Switch SetupRear Panel compressed view Terminator Daisy-chain up to 16 levels Switch Configuration for LAN Connection Connected Computer SetupDNS Testing the Viewer Connection via the LAN/Internet Router/Firewall Configuration for Internet AccessPage Within a LAN Prima IPlocalIPportbase e.g Configuring Computer Names Switch Display OptimizationAdding, Editing or Deleting User Accounts Installing CertificatesChanging the Viewer Security Level Changing the Password PolicyUser Other Settings Restoring Factory Defaults