Allied Telesis AT-S62 - Manual (Page 59)

AT-S62 Management Software Menus Interface User’s Guide
Section I: Basic Operations 59
4. Type 1 to change the Manager password or type 2 to change the
Operator password.
5. When prompted, enter the current manager password. (This step does
not apply for the operator password.)
6. When prompted, enter the new manager or operator password. The
new password will be case-sensitive.
7. When prompted, re-enter the new password.
Note
A password can be from 0 to 16 alphanumeric characters.
Passwords are case-sensitive. You should not use spaces or special
characters, such as asterisks (*) or exclamation points (!), in a
password if you will be managing the switch from a web browser.
Many web browsers cannot handle special characters in passwords.
Resetting the
Manager
Password
This procedure explains how to reset the manager password if you lost or
forgot it. Note the following about this feature:
ˆ You must perform this procedure from a local management session.
You cannot perform it through enhanced stacking or from a Telnet or
web browser management session.
ˆ If the AT-S62 management software detects another active
management session when you perform this procedure, a message is
displayed for the other user stating that the user will be logged off.
Thus, this type of session takes precedence over any other user’s
management session.
Caution
This procedure gives any person with physical access to the switch
the ability to access its management software without having to
provide a username and password. For this reason, all AT-8500
Series switches should be maintained in a locked wiring closet or
other secure location to prevent unauthorized management access.
Note
This procedure requires resetting the switch. Some network traffic
may be lost.
To reset the manager password on a switch, perform the following
procedure:
1. Establish a local management session with the switch.