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4.2.4.2 Administrator (Status A)
The Administrator can:
· Set and modify all Passwords and security profiles
· Fully access any computer
· Use all OSD functions
4.2.4.3 Supervisor (Status S)
The Supervisor can:
· Fully access any computer
· Access the following OSD functions onlyF4 Scan, F5 Tune and F6
Moving
the Confirmation label.
4.2.4.4 User (Status U)
There are 6 different Users in the Smart CAT5 system. Each User has a Profile set by
the Administrator that defines the access level to different computers. There are 3
different access levels; these are explained on page 21.
4.2.4.5 Activating password protection
By default OSD access is not password protected. Only the Administrator can
password-protect the OSD or disable password protection.
To do so:
1. In the General settings window navigate to the Security line.
2. Press the Spacebar to toggle between Security On and Off. The password box
appears.
3. Type the Administrators password (default is “admin).
4. Press Enter. The new security status is set.
If you forget the Administrator's password, go to www.minicom.com. From the
Support menu select Smart Switches. There you will find information that explains
how to restore a lost password or reset the switch to its default settings including the
default password.