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5. Configuration

5.1. Supervisor Mode and Non-Supervisor Mode

In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the CMS-6R4
features two operating modes; Supervisor Mode and Non-Supervisor Mode.
• Supervisor Mode: Allows access to all configuration menus, switching
functions and status screens. The Supervisor Mode status screens show
On/Off conditions for all serial ports and switched outlets, and list all
currently defined system parameters.
• Non-Supervisor Mode: Allows access to port connection, switching and
reboot commands, but does not allow access to configuration functions.
Non-Supervisors may only issue commands to, or view status of the ports
and plugs that are specifically allowed by their password/account.
The CMS-6R4 will display a password prompt when the unit is contacted
via the COM Port or Network Port. The password entered at this prompt
determines whether the unit will start-up in Supervisor Mode or Non-
Supervisor Mode. If the password allows access to Supervisor Mode, then
the Supervisor Mode will be active. If the password does not permit access
to Supervisor Mode, then the Non-Supervisor Mode will be active. The
process of defining passwords and granting Supervisor rights is discussed in
Section 5.4 and Section 5.5.1.1.
Notes:
• If you wish to restrict access to configuration menus, you must
create at least one password that permits access to Supervisor Mode.
• If you do not create at least one password that permits access to
Supervisor Level commands, then the CMS-6R4 will always start-
up in Supervisor Mode, allowing unprotected access to configuration
and switching functions.
• If you do not create at least one password that permits Supervisor
Level commands, then the Password Prompt will not be displayed
when you access the CMS-6R4 command mode.
• When the CMS-6R4 is contacted via the Web Interface, the
password prompt will also include a field for the user name. The
user name prompt is not displayed when the unit is contacted via the
Text Interface.