AMX NI-3101-SIG manual Browser Application Frames, Default Security Configuration

NetLinx Security within the Web Server

Browser Application Frames

A web page (FIG. 32) can be divided into separate sections or frames, each of which can be independent of one another and display their own information.

Located on the left side of the populated Browser window is the Navigation frame which allows a user to navigate throughout the application. Located on the right side of the Browser window is the Active frame which displays the pages corresponding to the currently selected option from within the Navigation frame.

Navigation frame

Active frame

FIG. 32 Browser Application frames

The first Active frame displayed within the Browser is the Manage WebControl Connections page.

Default Security Configuration

Security for web pages is separated into two access groups: HTTP and Configuration:

HTTP Access allows an authorized user to view these web pages by first requiring the entry of a username and password at the beginning of every connection session with the target Master. If Master Security is not enabled, the username and password fields are not displayed and the Master is openly accessible. The Master Security configuration prevents users from altering any

security or operational parameters. Unless this option is enabled, all subordinate options are inaccessible and greyed-out.

Configuration access is initially greyed-out until the Master Security option is enabled. This feature requires an authorized user provide a valid username and password before being granted access to change configuration and communication parameters on the target Master. Only with this

type of access can a user begin to alter security or operational parameters such as access rights, Port assignments, System values, and SSL certificate usage.

If a user is not currently logged-into the Master (via the initial Login screen) and they attempt to access a feature wherein authentication is required, they are prompted with a message to log into the Master (via the Log In button) (FIG. 33). After the user’s information and rights are confirmed, the login process is successfully completed and the button changes state and displays Log Out. A user must be logged into the system before their associated rights can be activated for the current session.

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