HP 2500 manual Overview

Using Passwords, Port Security, and Authorized IP Managers To Protect Against Unauthorized Access

Overview

Overview

■Manager and Operator passwords (page 7-4): Control access and privileges for the command line and menu interfaces (through either the console port or Telnet) and the web browser interface through the net- work. The features described in this chapter enhance security controls against unauthorized access through the network.

■Port Security (page 7-9):Enables you to specify on a per-port basis which device(s) are authorized to access the network.

■Authorized IP Managers (page 7-30): Enhances security on the switch by using IP addresses and masks to determine which stations (PCs or workstations) can access the switch through the network. This covers access through the following means:

•Telnet

•The switch’s web browser interface

•SNMP (with a correct community name)

•File transfers using TFTP (for configurations and software updates)

Thus, with authorized IP managers configured, having the correct passwords is not sufficient for accessing the switch through the network unless the station attempting access is also included in the switch’s Authorized IP Managers configuration.

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