Managing Session Timeout

The session timeout is an inactivity timer. If an open session enters a state of inactivity that exceeds the preset timer, the system closes (logs out) the session. This function prevents unauthorized access to the system by providing an automated logout function. The session timeout is enabled by default.

To Set the Session Timeout

1.From the main menu, click the System Information tab.

The Versions, Session Time-Out, and Components submenu tabs appear.

2.Select the Session Time-Out tab. The Session Time-Out screen appears.

3.Click the Enable Timeout radio button.

4.Select a session time from the Session Time drop-down list.

The options are 15 minutes (default), 30 minutes, 1-hour, and 2 hours.

5.Click the Submit button to set the session timeout.

To Disable the Session Timeout

1.From the main menu, click the System Information tab.

The Versions, Session Time-Out, and Components submenu tabs appear.

2.Select the Session Time-Out tab. The Session Time-Out screen appears.

3.Click the Disable Time-Out radio button.

4.Click the Submit button to disable the session timeout.

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