Security Settings; Setting A Password - GE MDS SD Series Reference Manual

Dlink Baud Rate
58 SD Series Ref. Manual (Packet & Transparent Mode)
This setting determines the diagnostics data communication rate in
bits-per-second (bps). To change the setting, proceed as follows:
1. Select
Dlink Baud Rate
in the field to the right of the item.
2. Press the spacebar until the desired entry is shown (
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9600 or 19200 bps

6.9 Security Settings

The transceiver offers a number of safeguards against unauthorized
management access and protection of payload data. All of these features
are accessed via the Security Configuration Menu (Figure 46).
Figure 46. Security Configuration Menu

Setting a Password

When the transceiver is shipped from the factory, the password is nor-
mally set to the default entry of
it be changed at the time of installation to one that is known only to the
Administrator or authorized user of the system. The password should be
changed periodically to maintain the best security. To set a new pass-
word, proceed as follows:
1. Select from the Security Configuration Menu. The screen
Password
changes to the Password Menu screen (Figure 47).
2. Select
Administrator
of the item clears, and a flashing cursor appears.
3. Type a new password. Passwords are case sensitive and may use up
to 13 alpha-numeric characters. Do not use punctuation mark char-
acters. Press
ENTER
from the menu. A flashing cursor is presented
to apply the change.
ENTER
Invisible place holder
. However, it is recommended that
admin
from the menu. The field of asterisks to the right
to apply the change.
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