Polycom G7500 Administrator's Manual page 45

Procedure
1. In the system web interface, go to Security > Local Accounts.
2. Configure the following settings:
Setting
Admin ID
Room Password
Remote Access Password
3. Optional: Do one of the following:
• To use the local administrator Room Password for remote logins, leave the Use Room
Password for Remote Access option enabled.
• If you don't want to use the local administrator Room Password for remote logins, disable
the Use Room Password for Remote Access option.
This setting specifies that the system uses the local administrator Room Password for remote
logins. This setting is enabled by default.
4. Select Save.
Configure Account Lockout Settings
You can specify account lockout controls to prevent unauthorized access to your G7500 system.
Procedure
1. In the system web interface, go to Security > Local Accounts.
2. Configure the following settings (your changes save automatically):
Setting
Lock Admin Account after Failed Logins
Admin Account Lock Duration
Polycom, Inc.
Description
The local administrator account name (default is
admin ).
If you set this option, you must enter this password
to change administrator settings in the local
interface.
The default password is the last six characters of
the serial number listed in System Details and on
the back of the device.
If you set this option, you must enter this password
to access the system through the system web
interface or command-line API (SSH or telnet).
This password lets you perform device
management tasks, such as updating the system's
software.
Description
Specifies the number of failed login attempts
allowed before the system locks the account. You
can turn this setting Off.
Specifies the amount of time an account is locked
because of failed login attempts. After this period
expires, the system resets the failed login attempts
counter to zero, and users can again log in with
that account.
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