2 LSM Navigation

LSM Navigation describes the LSM interface, how to log in, and the general sections of the application.

Overview

The Local Security Manager (LSM) is a graphical user interface (GUI) that makes configuring and monitoring your X family device easy by providing a user-friendly interface to help accomplish administrative activities. You access the LSM through a browser. See “Log in to the LSM” on page 6 for more information.

This chapter details the login and navigation procedures of the LSM user interface. It includes the following information:

•“Security Notes” on page 5

•“Logging In” on page 6

•“LSM Screen Layout” on page 8

•“System Summary” on page 12

Security Notes

The LSM enables you to manage your X family device using a Web browser. It is important to note that some browser features, such as password caching, are inappropriate for security use and should be turned off.

CAUTION Some browsers offer a feature that stores your user login and password for future use. We recommend that you turn this feature off in your browser. It is counter to standard security practices to store login names and passwords, especially those for sensitive network equipment, on or near a workstation.

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