JLCooper eBOX GPI8 User Manual
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eBOX GPI8 Security
The eBOX GPI8 contains a basic security mechanism that prevents
unintended hosts or eBOX GPI8es from passing data through a
secured eBOX GPI8. An eBOX GPI8 can be protected with
password that is set on the configuration web page. The password
is stored in nonvolatile memory and, is read upon power up.
When password protection is enabled, the sending eBOX GPI8
embeds the password in the transmitted IP packet. At the remote
end, the receiving eBOX GPI8 must have password protection
enabled AND have a matching password.
The DIP switches are read only at power on so the eBOX GPI8
must be power cycled for any changes to take effect.
This security mechanism is only used in eBOX GPI8 Server and
eBOX GPI8 Client modes. SW6 should be set to the off position
when used in the GPI to Ethernet modes.
SW6
On
Disable password protection
Off
Enable password protection
Security Configuration
The effect of SW6 takes place immediately.
Note: If an eBOX GPI8 has password protection is disabled, it will
ignore the password and act on any packets sent to it.