Paradyne 3160-A2-GB21-50 manual Establishing Access Security on a Port, Setting a Password

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Establishing Access Security on a Port

Although the password feature is available, it is not required as a factory default. If used, it ensures access security before device control is passed to a device connected to a port. The password configuration option can be individually set for the COM or MODEM port, or both if security is needed on both port types. The default is None. The password itself is set separately (refer to the following section, Setting a Password).

To establish access security on a port,

1.From the top-level menu screen, select Cnfig.

2.Select the configuration option set to be copied into the Edit area by using the appropriate Function key. Use the scroll keys, if necessary.

3.Select Edit.

4.From the Edit screen, press the key until the User selection appears on the screen.

5.Select User.

Edit:

Chan Gen User

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6.Press F1 (Next) until the Password configuration option appears.

7.Select port(s) to receive access security (None, Com, Modem, or Both). Use the scroll keys, if necessary.

Password:None

Next None Com

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Setting a Password

In addition to establishing access security on a port (refer to the previous section, Establishing Access Security on a Port) the password itself is set. Unless you specify otherwise, the password is null.

To set a password,

1.From the top-level menu screen, press the key until the Ctrl selection appears on the screen.

2.Select Ctrl.

3.From the Control screen, press the key until the Passwd selection appears on the screen.

4.Select Passwd.

Control:

Reset CID Passwd

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5.Use the and keys to position the cursor under the desired character. You must enter a

character before the moves the cursor to the next space to the right.

Passwd: xxxxxxxx

Up Down Save

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6.Enter the desired password. Press F1 (Up) and F2 (Down) to scroll up and down through the valid characters/numbers for the password. Valid password characters are 0±9, a±z, A±Z, #, ±, ., and /. Press F3 (Save) to save the password.

Passwd: xxxxxxxx

Up Down Save

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3-34 January 1997 3160-A2-GB21-50