Access Security Features - HP 3500yl Series Access Security Manual

Security Overview

Access Security Features

N o t e
Feature Default
Setting
Manager no password Configuring a local Manager password is a fundamental
password
1-2
Access Security Features
This section provides an overview of the switch's access security features,
authentication protocols, and methods. Table 1-1 lists these features and
provides summary configuration guidelines. For more in-depth information,
see the references provided (all chapter and page references are to this Access
Security Guide unless a different manual name is indicated).
Beginning with software release K.14.xx, the Management Interface wizard
provides a convenient step-by-step method to prepare the switch for secure
network operation. See "Quick Start: Using the Management Interface Wizard"
on page 1-10 for details.
Table 1-1. Access Security and Switch Authentication Features
Security Guidelines
step in reducing the possibility of unauthorized access
through the switch's WebAgent and console (CLI and
Menu) interfaces. The Manager password can easily be
set by any one of the following methods:
• CLI: password manager command, or Management
interface wizard
• WebAgent: the password options under the Security
tab, or Management interface wizard
• Menu interface: Console Passwords option
• SNMP
More Information and
Configuration Details
"Configuring Local
Password Security" on page
2-4
"Quick Start: Using the
Management Interface
Wizard" on page 1-10
"Using SNMP To View and
Configure Switch
Authentication Features" on
page 6-21