APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches; User’s Guide

5.4.1.3. Deleting the Entire Password Directory

The Edit Password Directory menu (Figure 5.2) also allows you to delete the entire password directory, rather than accessing each individual password and deleting them one at a time. To delete the Password Directory and clear all passwords, activate the "Edit Password Directory" Menu as describe in Section 5.4.1, type 4 and press [Enter]. The unit will then display a "Sure?" prompt and wait for confirmation before proceeding.

Notes:

Deleted passwords cannot be recovered.

If the Password Directory is deleted, the password prompt will no longer be displayed, and users will be able to access Supervisor Mode without a password. In order to restrict access to Supervisor commands, you must define at least one password that permits access to Supervisor Mode.

5.4.2.The Dial Back Function

The Dial Back Function provides an additional layer of security when callers attempt to access command mode via modem. When this function is properly configured, callers will not be granted immediate access to command mode upon entering a valid password; instead, the unit will disconnect, and dial a user-defined number before allowing access via that number. If desired, users may also be required to re-enter the password after the APS-8/16M dials back.

Note that a separate Dial Back Number can be defined for each password, and the feature may also be independently enabled for each password. To enable this function, proceed as follows:

1.Access command mode using a port and password that permit Supervisor Mode. At the command prompt, type /F and press [Enter] to display the System Parameters menu.

2.System Parameters Menu: Note that dial back parameters selected via this menu are global, and will apply to all passwords. Define the following parameters:

Item 2, Password on Dial Back: (Optional) Determines whether or not the Dial Back Mode will require the answering party to re-enter their password after a Dial Back is performed.

Item 3, Dial Back Attempts: The number of times the APS-8/16M will attempt to call the dial back number.

Item 4, Dial Back Delay: The amount of time the APS-8/16M will wait between Dial Back attempts.

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