NETGEAR NETGEAR user manual Users name, Users passwd, No users name, No users passwd

User Manual for the NETGEAR 7300S Series Layer 3 Managed Switch Software

users name

This command adds a new user (account) if space permits. The account <username> can be up to eight characters in length. The name may be comprised of alphanumeric characters as well as the dash (‘-’) and underscore (‘_’). The <username> is not case-sensitive.

Six user names can be defined.

Format	users name <username>
Mode	Global Config
no users name

This command removes an operator.

Format	no users name	<username>
Mode	Global Config
Note:	The ‘admin’ user account cannot be deleted.

users passwd

This command is used to change a password. The password should not be more than eight alphanumeric characters in length. If a user is authorized for authentication or encryption is enabled, the password must be at least eight alphanumeric characters in length. The username and password are not case-sensitive. When a password is changed, a prompt will ask for the former password. If none, press enter.

Default	no password
Format	users passwd <username>
Mode	Global Config
no users passwd

This command sets the password of an existing operator to blank. When a password is changed, a prompt will ask for the operator's former password. If none, press enter.

Format	no users passwd <username>
Mode	Global Config

Switching Commands 8-79

202-10088-01, March 2005