AMX NI-3101-SIG manual Setting the system security options for a NetLinx Master

NetLinx Security within the Web Server

The following graphic illustrates the Ports which can be enabled for the validation of rights by using a valid username and password. When one of the above options is enabled, the Master then requires the entry of a valid username and password to validate rights for that action and then grant or deny access.

Telnet Access option

ICSP Connectivity and Encryption option

HTTP Access option

FTP Access option

SS	Telnet Port
SS	ICSP Port
	HTTP Port
SS
	HTTP/SSL Port
	SSH Port
SS	FTP Port

Username and	Master
Password are
SS required when enabled
FIG. 35 Port Communication Settings

Setting the system security options for a NetLinx Master

This page simply toggles the requirement of a user to enter a valid username and password before gaining access to a particular feature. For every action, the Master validates whether a username and password are required and whether the user has sufficient rights. Refer to theSecurity - Group Level Security page section on page 54 for more information on the assignment of the Group/User rights. For example, if the user were attempting to modify the configuration parameters of the Master, their username and password must be associated with a profile which was previously granted Configuration Access privileges within the web server. If they their profile didn’t have enough rights to accomplish their action an "Insufficient Rights..." message appears on top of the active page.

1.Enter the URL/IP Address of the target Master into the Address/URL field within the web browser. Initially the connection is unsecured and communication can be made via an HTTP connection. Refer to theAccessing an Unsecured Master via an HTTP Address section on page 43 for more detailed instructions.

2.Click the Security Level link (from within the Security section of the Navigation frame) to open the System Security page. The Master Security checkbox selection (FIG. 36) toggles the appearance of the NetLinx Master security options.

3.Click on the Master Security checkbox to access to the security parameters on the target Master and allow an authorized user (with configuration access rights such as an Administrator) the ability to alter the subordinate security parameters. Refer to theSecurity - System Level Security

page section on page 49 for more detailed field descriptions.

Each selection simply toggles the security setting from enabled to disabled. By default, the Master Security option is disabled (unchecked), including the subordinate Master Security components (even though they might show a checkmark, they are greyed out). An open Master does not require a user to enter a valid username and password.

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