User Authentication; Configuring User Accounts - SMC Networks 6128PL2 - annexe 2 Management Manual

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Configuring the Switch

User Authentication

You can configure this switch to authenticate users logging into the system for
management access using local or remote authentication methods. Port-based
authentication using IEEE 802.1X can also be configured to control either
management access to the uplink ports or client access to the data ports. This
switch provides secure network management access using the following options:
• User Accounts – Manually configures management access rights for users.
• Authentication Settings – Uses remote authentication to configure access rights.
• AAA – Enables accounting of requested services for billing or security purposes.
• HTTPS Settings – Provides a secure web connection.
• SSH Settings – Provides a secure shell (for secure Telnet access).
• 802.1X – Uses IEEE 802.1X port authentication to control access to specific ports.
• IP Filter – Filters management access to the web, SNMP or Telnet interface.
• Port Security – Configures notification and automatic shutdown options for ports.

Configuring User Accounts

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.
The default guest name is "guest" with the password "guest." The default
administrator name is "admin" with the password "admin."
Command Attributes
• Account List – Displays the current list of user accounts and associated access
levels. (Defaults: admin, and guest)
• New Account – Displays configuration settings for a new account.
- User Name – The name of the user.
(Maximum length: 8 characters; maximum number of users: 16)
- Access Level – Specifies the user level.
(Options: Normal and Privileged)
- Password – Specifies the user password.
(Range: 0-8 characters plain text, case sensitive)
• Change Password – Sets a new password for the specified user name.
• Add/Remove – Adds or removes an account from the list.
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