GS108T Smart Switch Software Administration Manual

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2.Specify the new password:

a.Old Password. Enter the current password to access the switch.

b.New Password. Enter the new password to access the switch. The maximum length of password is 15 characters. All printable characters are allowed.

Note: It is good practice to select a password that is more than eight characters long and is a combination of numbers and letters. Names and simple words can be easy to guess. If you forget your password, you can always press the Factory Reset button on the switch, and the password will return to the default value of password.

c. Confirm New Password. Re-enter the new password.

3.Click Apply to update the password.

RADIUS

The RADIUS server refers to Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS), defined in RFC2865. The server is used by ISPs to authenticate a user name and password before authorizing use of the network. You can configure both a primary server and a backup server:

1.Select Security > Management Security > RADIUS. A screen similar to the following displays.

Configuring QoS and Security

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