Task 5: Configure password policy
Table 6-4 User account management attributes
Attribute
Identity Based
User Accounts
Auto Logout
Period
Minimum
Password
Change Period
Password
Expiry Period
Maximum
Number of
Login Attempts
Login Attempt
Lockout Action
Login Attempt
Lockout Period
Webpage
Session Control
Password
Expiry Action
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When this is disabled, access to the web interface is controlled by
a single system administration password.
When this is enabled, the identity-based user account attributes
are enabled. For more information, refer to
identity-based users
on page 6-42.
The time without user activity that elapses before a user is
automatically logged out (minutes).
The minimum time that elapses before a user is allowed to
change a password (minutes). A value of zero disables this
feature.
The time that elapses before a password expires (days). A value
of zero disables this feature.
The maximum number of login attempts (with incorrect
password) that are allowed before a user is locked out.
Also, the maximum number of password change attempts before
a user is locked out.
Action to be taken when a user is locked out.
'Timeout' means the user is allowed to attempt to log in again
after a specified period.
'Disabled' means the user is disabled.
The time that elapses before a locked out user is allowed to log in
again (minutes). Only displayed when Login Attempt Lockout
Action is set to 'Timeout'.
When this is enabled, any attempt to open a new tab or browser
instance will force the user to re-enter password.
The action to be taken by the PTP 600 when a password expires.
Chapter 6 Configuration and alignment
Meaning
Creating or updating
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