Typical Configuration Operations; Setting The Password - SMC Networks SMC6516TF User Manual

Typical Configuration Operations

Instructions for performing some typical configuration opera-
tions via the console interface are provided below.

Setting the Password

Setting a password prevents unauthorized users from reconfig-
uring the switch. At the factory, the password is not enabled so
that you may access the console interface and set the first pass-
word.
To set (or change) a password for the Console port or for
inbound Telnet:
1. At the Main Menu, type 4 to display the Utilities Menu.
2. At the Utilities Menu, type 3. The system prompts: "Enter
New Password."
3. Type in your new password (1 to 9 alphanumeric characters
- not "SMC". This is the factory default).
4. The system prompts: "Re-enter New Password." Type the
password a second time.
Once a password is set, it is applicable to both Telnet and the
Console port (RS-232, out-of-band). After a password has been
assigned, you must use the Exit Menu selection on the Main
Menu to disable all menus until the password is entered. If you
set the password, but do not use the Exit Menu selection on the
Main Menu, the console interface will not be password protect-
ed.
Caution: You must remember the password. If a password is
set and then forgotten, you must call SMC Tech
Support to regain access to your system.
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