Setting Up Security For A Device; Device Passwords - HP proCurve User Manual

Setting Up Security for a Device

It is advisable to set up security for your devices to prevent unauthorized
access to the device or the network. You can configure device security to
prevent unauthorized use of certain parts of the network by certain nodes,
and to keep unwanted traffic out of certain parts of the network. This chapter
contains information on:
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Device Passwords

The Function of Community Names
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I Hub Port Security
• Address Selection
• Eavesdrop Prevention
• Setting Security Policy
• Hub Intrusion Log
I Switch Port Security
• Basic Operation
• Configuring Port Security
• Configuring Authorized IP Managers
• Overview of IP Mask Operation
• Switch Intrusion Log
I Operating Notes for Port Security
Device Passwords
Assigning passwords to devices helps limit access to authorized persons. In
the Security page, select the Device Passwords button to assign passwords for
the device.
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