3Com Webcache 3000 (3C16116) manual Security, What are, Passwords?, Setting Passwords

6 SECURITY

This chapter contains information about ensuring that the Webcache 1000/3000 is secure. It covers the following topics:

	■	What are Passwords?
	■	Setting Passwords
	■ What is Password Recovery?
	■	Enabling/Disabling Password Recovery
	■	Performing Password Recovery
What are	Whenever you manage the Webcache using the Web interface or
Passwords?	Command Line Interface, you need to log in with the admin username
	and password, as described in “Logging in as a Default User” on
	page 58.
	CAUTION: To prevent unauthorized access and configuration of the
	Webcache, 3Com recommends that you set a password for the admin
	username as soon as possible.
Setting Passwords	To set the password using the Web interface, you need to login as the
	admin user and select Security -> Set Password in the Navigation Tree

to access the Password Configuration screen. Then follow the steps below.

You are prompted to set a password for the admin user account during the Getting Started wizard, which automatically runs when you first access the Webcache’s Web interface.