CHAPTER 4: ANALOG PORT OPERATION

Figure 4-8. Position Flag

NOTE:

Changes made to the flag position are not saved until you click OK in the Flag dialog box.

6.Click OK to save settings. -or-

Click X to exit without saving changes.

Setting console security

The OSD enables you to set security on your analog port console. You can establish a screen saver mode that engages after your console remains unused for a specified Inactivity Time. Once engaged, your console will remain locked until you press any key or move the mouse. You will then need to type in your password to continue.

Use the Security dialog box to lock your console with password protection, set or change your password and enable the screen saver.

NOTE:

If a password has been previously set, you will have to enter the password before you can access the Security dialog box.

To access the Security dialog box:

1.Press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

2.Click Setup - Security. The Security dialog box appears.

Figure 4-9. Security Dialog Box

To set or change the password:

1.Single-click and press Enter or double-click in the New text box.

2.Type the new password in the New text box and press Enter. Passwords must contain both alpha and numeric characters, are case sensitive and may be up to 12 characters long. Legal characters are: A-Z, a-z, Ø-9, space and hyphen.

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Black Box KV120A, KV212E, KV120E Setting console security, To access the Security dialog box, To set or change the password

KV120A, KV212E, KV120E specifications

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