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Configuring Users

Creating Users

The Create User screen, as shown in Figure 5-9, is used to add new users. This option is available only for users with security access level. There can be up to 10 users, including the three default users. Up to three users can concurrently access the management facility using Telnet. There is no limit to the number of SNMP remote management sessions.

Figure 5-9 Create User Screen

Configuring Users 5-17

User Name Enter the name of the user. The name can be up to 10 characters. The user name is case sensitive.

Password Enter a password for this user. The password can be up to 10 characters. The password is case sensitive and is not displayed on the screen.

Access Level Monitor / Secure Monitor / Manager / Specialist / Security

Enter an appropriate access level for the new user by cycling through the options using the space bar.

Community String By default, the community string is the same as the User Name. You can change this string to any text string of up to 32 characters. The community string is used only for SNMP access. The remote network manager must be configured to use the same community string.

Each user’s community string must be unique.