Security Features - Compaq PW5100 Reference Manual

Chapter 3

Security Features

Your workstation includes security features that provide solutions for potential
security problems. This chapter identifies these features and describes their
purposes.
The following table describes how the security features function. In some cases,
you must set switches. For information on setting these switches, see the hood
labels located on the underside of the workstation cover.
Feature
Setup Password
Power-On
Password
Logon Password
QuickLock/
QuickBlank
Serial Interface
Control
Table 3-1
Security Features
Purpose
Prevents reconfiguration of the
workstation (use of the Computer
Setup utility) until the Setup
Password is entered. Utilized by
system administrator.
Prevents use of the workstation
until the Power-On Password is
entered. Blocks unauthorized
users.
Prevents use of the workstation
unless logon password is entered.
Allows file security for multiple
users.
Disables keyboard and can blank
the screen without exiting
application; enabled with a
Power-On Password
Prevents transfer of data through
the integrated serial interface
How It Is Established
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Utilities menu
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Utilities menu
Windows NT Security
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Utilities menu
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Utilities menu
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