Security and Logins

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See Configuring SNMP NMS Security Options in Chapter 3, Configuration, for
more information about SNMP NMS Security configuration options.
Creating a Login
A login is required if security is enabled.* Up to six login ID/password
combinations can be created using ASCII text, and each login must have a
specified access level. Logins must be unique and they are case-sensitive.
"Procedure
To create a login record:
1. Select Administer Logins.
Main Menu →Control →Administer Logins
2. Select New, and set the following configuration options, as appropriate.
In the field . . . Enter the . . .
Login ID ID of 1 to 10 characters.
Password Password from 1 to 10 characters.
Re-enter password Password again to verify that you entered the
correct password into the device.
Access Level Access level: 1, 2, or 3.
HLevel-1 – User can add, change, and
display configuration options, save, and
perform device testing.
HLevel-2 – User can monitor and perform
diagnostics, display status and
configuration option information.
HLevel-3 – User can only monitor and
display status and configuration screens.
CAUTION: Make sure at least one login is set
up for Level-1 access or you may be
inadvertently locked out.
NOTE:
See Resetting the Unit and Restoring Communication in Chapter 6,
Troubleshooting, should you be locked out inadvertently.
3. Save your changes.
When Save is complete, the cursor is repositioned at the Login ID field, ready
for another entry.
*Security is enabled by the configuration options Login Required for the communication port, modem port, and
Telnet Login Required or FTP Login Required for a T elnet or FTP Session.