Passwords Page - Extron electronics MPX 423 A User Manual

Passwords Page

As shown in figure 11, password-protected connections allow two levels of protection:
administrator and user.
• Administrators have full access to all MPX 423 A switching capabilities and editing
functions.
• Users can only create ties, set video and audio mutes, and view all settings, with the
exception of passwords.
NOTES:
• The factory configured passwords for this device have been set to the device serial
number. Passwords are case sensitive. Performing a mode 5 absolute system reset
(see
passwords to nothing).
An administrator password must be created before a user password can be created.
•
The fields on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying administrator and user
passwords.
Figure 11.
Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12 upper case and lower case alphanumeric
characters.
To create one or more passwords:
1. Each password must be entered twice: once in the Password field and then again in the
Re-enter Password field. Characters in these fields are masked by asterisks (*****).
NOTE: The following characters are invalid in passwords:
{space} + ~ @ = ' [ ] { } < > ' " ; : | \ ?
If you do not want to password protect an access level, leave the Password field and
the Re-Enter Password field blank.
2. After entering the desired password in both fields, click the Submit button.
Keep in mind that accessing the MPX and entering SIS commands (see
and Control
• Via an Ethernet connection is password protected.
• Via the RS-232 port is not password protected.
Also, an administrator password must be created before a user password can be created.
To clear an existing password so that no password is required:
1. Delete the asterisks in the Password field and place a blank space in the field.
2. Click the Submit button.
Hardware Reset Modes on page 15) deletes all passwords (sets both
Passwords Page
on page 16)
SIS Programming
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