SMC Networks SMC8624/48T manual User Authentication, Configuring the Logon Password

USER AUTHENTICATION

User Authentication

You can restrict management access to this switch using the following options:

•Passwords – Manually configure access rights on the switch for specified users.

•Authentication Settings – Use remote authentication to configure access rights.

•HTTPS Settings – Provide a secure web connection.

•SSH Settings – Provide a secure shell (for secure Telnet access).

•Port Security – Configure secure addresses for individual ports.

•802.1x – Use IEEE 802.1x port authentication to control access to specific ports.

Configuring the Logon Password

The guest only has read access for most configuration parameters. However, the administrator has write access for all parameters governing the onboard agent. You should therefore assign a new administrator password as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place.

The default guest name is “guest” with the password “guest.” The default administrator name is “admin” with the password “admin.” Note that user names can only be assigned via the CLI.

Command Attributes

•User Name* – The name of the user. (Maximum length: 8 characters)

•Access Level* – Specifies the user level. (Options: Normal and Privileged)

•Password – Specifies the user password.

(Range: 0-8 characters plain text, case sensitive)

* CLI only.

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