5.4. Defining the Site ID and Supervisor Password
Before configuring individual ports, the Site ID and Supervisor Password should be defined.
The Site ID is used to denote the location or name of the CMS unit, and the Supervisor
Password is used to restrict access to sensitive commands. Both the Site ID and Supervisor
Password are defined via the System Parameters menu (/F).
Notes:
•The Site ID cannot include double quotes.
•The Supervisor Password cannot include an asterisk, forward slash, spaces, or
double quotes.
•Both the Site ID and Supervisor Password will be cleared if the CMS is initialized
to default settings.
•The CMS will not allow you to select a Supervisor Password that is the same as
an existing Port Password.
•The System Parameters Menu is only available in Supervisor Mode.
1. Access the command mode. When the “CMS>” prompt appears, type /F [Enter] to
display the System Parameters Menu.
2. Site ID Message: (Up to 32 characters; Default = undefined) Type 1and press [Enter],
the Site I.D. Prompt will appear. Key in the desired text and press [Enter] .
3. Supervisor Password: (Up to 32 characters; Default = undefined) Type 2and press
[Enter], a prompt will appear. Key in the desired password then press [Enter]. The
CMS will prompt you to confirm spelling and capitalization. Key in the password a
second time, and then press [Enter].
Note: The Supervisor Password is case sensitive. Make certain to note the exact
password entered, including the case of each letter. It is also strongly recommended
to write down your Supervisor Password. If the password is lost or forgotten, you
will not be able to access Supervisor Level commands unless you initialize the unit
and clear all parameters as described in Section 4.3.
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