Net Optics iTap 10 GigaBit Port Aggregator User Manual

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iTap 10 GigaBit Port Aggregator

For security reasons, some parameters can only be set with the CLI. A complete

list of CLI commands can be viewed by typing Help at the CLI prompt. It is also

provided in Appendix B. You will now use the CLI to:
• Change the login username and password

• Assign a new IP address

• Change utilization thresholds

• Set the date and time

• View the device settings

• Try out the CLI Help command

• Turn the Management Port off and on

• Turn the front panel display off and on

Your terminal emulator should be displaying the "NetOptics:" prompt as shown here:

NetOptics:

If you do not see the "NetOptics:" prompt, try typing Help followed by the Enter

key. If the prompt is still not displayed, repeat the instructions in the previous section

Connect the CLI Interface

While the CLI can be used to change all of the device setting, you also can change

most of them later using the Web Manager or System Manager remote interfaces.

(See Chapters 4 and 5).

Change the iTap Port Aggregator Username and Password

To change the username and password:

1. Change the username by entering the following command:

set username

2. Change the password by entering the following command:

set password

3. Record the username and password in a secure location.