Configuring Username and Password Security

Configuring Local Password Security

If you want to remove both operator and manager password protection, use the no password all command.

Web: Setting Passwords and Usernames

In the web browser interface you can enter passwords and (optional) user- names.

To Configure (or Remove) Usernames and Passwords in the Web Browser Interface.

1.Click on the Security tab.

Click on [Device Passwords].

2.Do one of the following:

To set username and password protection, enter the usernames and passwords you want in the appropriate fields.

To remove username and password protection, leave the fields blank.

3.Implement the usernames and passwords by clicking on [Apply Changes].

SNMP: Setting Passwords and Usernames

Usernames and passwords for Manager and Operator access can also be configured using SNMP. For more information, refer to “Using SNMP To View and Configure Switch Authentication Features” on page 5-21.

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