Configuring User Authentication; Defining Local Users Passwords - Alcatel OS-LS-6224 User Manual

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Configuring the Switch

Configuring User Authentication

You can restrict management access to this switch using the following options:
• Passwords – Configure the password for the current user.
• Authentication Settings – Use remote authentication to configure access rights.
• HTTPS Settings – Provide a secure web connection.
• SSH Settings – Provide a secure shell (for secure Telnet access).
• Port Security – Configure secure addresses for individual ports.
• 802.1x – Use IEEE 802.1x port authentication to control access to specific ports.
• IP Filter – Filters management access to the web, SNMP or Telnet interface.

Defining Local Users Passwords

Network administrators can define users, passwords, and access levels for users
using the Local Users Page.
Command Attributes
• User Name — Displays the user name.
• Access Level — Displays the user access level. The lowest user access level is
1 and the highest is 15. Users with access level 15 are Privileged Users, and only
they can access and use the EWS.
• Remove — Removes the user from the User Name list. The possible field values
are:
• Checked — Removes the selected local user.
• Unchecked — Maintains the local users.
• Password — Defines the local user password. Local user passwords can contain
up to 159 characters.
• Confirm Password — Verifies the password.
Web – Click System, WebViewMgmt, Passwords, Local Users, define the fields, and
click Apply.
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