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Configuring User Accounts
Use the Security > User Accounts page to control management access to the switch based on
manually configured user names and passwords.
CLI References
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Command Usage
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The default guest name is “guest” with the password “guest.” The default administrator name
is “admin” with the password “admin.”
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The guest only has read access for most configuration parameters. However, the administrator
has write access for all parameters governing the onboard agent. You should therefore assign
a new administrator password as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place.
Parameters
These parameters are displayed:
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User Name – The name of the user.
(Maximum length: 32 characters; maximum number of users: 16)
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Access Level – Specifies the user level. (Options: 0 - Normal, 15 - Privileged)
Normal privilege level provides access to a limited number of the commands which display the
current status of the switch, as well as several database clear and reset functions. Privileged
level provides full access to all commands.
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Password Type – Specifies the following options:
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No Password – No password is required for this user to log in.
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Plain Password – Plain text unencrypted password.
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Encrypted Password – Encrypted password.
The encrypted password is required for compatibility with legacy password settings (i.e.,
plain text or encrypted) when reading the configuration file during system bootup or when
downloading the configuration file from a TFTP or FTP server. There is no need for you to
manually configure encrypted passwords.
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Password – Specifies the user password. (Range: 0-32 characters, case sensitive)
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Confirm Password – Re-type the string entered in the previous field to ensure no errors were
made. The switch will not change the password if these two fields do not match.
Interface
To configure user accounts:
1. Click Security, User Accounts.
2. Select Add from the Action list.
3. Specify a user name, select the user's access level, then enter a password if required and
confirm it.
4. Click Apply.