Web: Setting Passwords And Usernames; Front Panel Security - HP procurve 5300xl Series Access Security Manual

Configuring Username and Password Security

Front Panel Security

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Web: Setting Passwords and Usernames

In the web browser interface you can enter passwords and (optional) user-
names.
To Configure (or Remove) Usernames and Passwords in the Web
Browser Interface.
1. Click on the
Security
Click on
[Device Passwords]
2. Do one of the following:
• To set username and password protection, enter the usernames and
passwords you want in the appropriate fields.
• To remove username and password protection, leave the fields blank.
3. Implement the usernames and passwords by clicking on

Front Panel Security

The Front Panel Security features provide the ability to independently enable
or disable some of the functions of the two buttons located on the front of the
switch for clearing the password (Clear button) or restoring the switch to its
factory default configuration (Reset+Clear buttons together). The ability to
disable Password Recovery is also provided for situations which require a
higher level of switch security.
The Front-Panel Security features are designed to prevent malicious users
from:
■ Resetting the password(s) by pressing the Clear button
Restoring the factory default configuration by using the Reset+Clear
■
button combination.
■ Gaining management access to the switch by having physical access to
the switch itself
tab.
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