Expert Mode; Access - Avocent ACS V6000 User Manual

5. Click Next to configure users or click on the Network, Security, License or Users link to
open the appropriate screen.
To configure users and change the default user passwords:
WARNING: For security reasons, it is recommended you change the default password for both root and admin
users.
1. Select the Users link in the content area.
2. Click a username (admin or root) and enter the new password in the Password and Confirm
Password fields.
-or-
Click Add to add a user. Enter the new username and password in the appropriate
fields.
3. (Optional) To force the user to change the default password, select the User must change
password at next login checkbox.
4. Assign the user to one or more groups.
5. (Optional) Configure account expiration and password expiration.
6. Click Next.
7. Repeat steps 3-7 as needed to configure new user accounts and assign them to default
groups.
NOTE: By default, all configured users can access all enabled ports. Additional configuration is needed if your site
security policy requires you to restrict user access to ports.
8. Click Save, then click Finish.

Expert Mode

The following tabs are available in the Side Navigation Bar of the web manager when an
administrator is in Expert mode.

Access

Click Access to view all the devices connected to the virtual console server.
To view and connect to devices using the web manager:
1. Select Access in the Side Navigation Bar. The content area displays the name of the virtual
console server and a list of names or aliases for all installed and configured devices the user
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