Introduction Of Product Security Features; Administrator Settings; Configuring The Administrator Password - Epson DS-790WN Administrator's Manual

Basic Security Settings

Introduction of Product Security Features

This section introduces the security function of the Epson Devices.
Feature name
Setup for the
administrator
password
Setup for external
interface
Related Information
"Configuring the Administrator Password" on page 80
&
"Disabling the External Interface" on page 86
&

Administrator Settings

Configuring the Administrator Password

When you set an administrator password, you can prevent users from changing system management settings. The
default values are set at the time of purchase. Change them as necessary.
Note:
The following provides the default values for the administrator information.
❏ User name (used for Web Config only): None (blank)
❏ Password: serial number of the scanner
To find the serial number, check the label attached to the rear of the scanner.
You can change the administrator password using either Web Config, the scanner's control panel, or Epson Device
Admin. When using Epson Device Admin, see the Epson Device Admin guide or help.
Changing the Administrator Password Using Web Config
Change the administrator password in Web Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Product Security tab > Change Administrator Password.
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Administrator Settings

Feature type
Locks the system settings,
such as connection setup for
network or USB.
Controls the interface that
connects to the device.
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Configuring the Administrator Password
What to set
An administrator sets a
password to the device.
You can set or change from
both Web Config and the
scanner's control panel.
Enable or disable USB
connection with the
computer.
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What to prevent
Prevent from illegally reading
and changing the
information stored in the
device such as ID, password,
network settings, and so on.
Also, reduce a wide range of
security risks such as leakage
of information for the
network environment or
security policy.
USB connection of computer:
Prevents unauthorized use of
the device by prohibiting
scanning without going
through the network.