HP 2500 manual Using the Passwords, Using the User Names, If You Lose a Password

Using the HP Web Browser Interface

Tasks for Your First HP Web Browser Interface Session

Using the Passwords

Figure 4-4. Example of the Password Window in the Web Browser Interface

The manager and operator passwords are used to control access to all switch interfaces. Once set, you will be prompted to supply the password every time you try to access the switch through any of its interfaces. The password you enter determines the capability you have during that session:

■Entering the manager password gives you full read/write capabilities

■Entering the operator password gives you read and limited write capabil- ities.

Using the User Names

If you also set user names in the web browser interface screen, you must supply the correct user name for web browser interface access. If a user name has not been set, then leave the User Name field in the password window blank.

Note that the Command Prompt and switch console interfaces use only the password, and do not prompt you for the User Name.

If You Lose a Password

If you lose the passwords, you can clear them by pressing the Clear button on the front of the switch. This action deletes all password and user name protection from all of the switch’s interfaces.

The Clear button is provided for your convenience, but its presence means that if you are concerned with the security of the switch configuration and operation, you should make sure the switch is installed in a secure location, such as a locked wiring closet.

Using the HP Web Browser Interface

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