Operation
3-30 3162-A2-GB20-30
March 1999
Establishing Access Security on a Port
Although the password feature is available, it is not required. If used, it ensures
access security before control is passed to a device connected to a port. The
following procedure is an example only. It shows how to enable the password for
the communication port. Passwords can also be enabled for the internal modem
and for Telnet sessions.
Procedure
To establish access security on the communication port:
1. From the Main Menu screen, select Configuration.
2. From the Load Configuration From screen, select Current.
3. From the Configuration Edit/Display screen, select User Interface.
4. From the User Interface Options screen, select Communication Port.
5. In the Password Required field, enter Enable.
6. Select Save to store this setting in nonvolatile memory.
7. From the Save Configuration To screen, select Current.
The password itself is set separately. Refer to the following section,

Setting a

Password

.