Modifying System Management Access; Web: Setting User Names And Passwords - HP procurve 420 Management And Configuration Manual

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Modifying System Management Access

Management access to the access point's web and CLI interface is controlled
through a single user name and password. You can also gain additional in-band
access security by using control filters (see "Setting up Filter Control" on
page 5-32).
HP strongly recommends that you configure a new Manager password and
not use the default. If a Manager password is not configured, then the access
point is not password-protected, and anyone having in-band or out-of-band
access to the access point may be able to compromise access point and
network security.
Pressing the Reset button on the back of the access point for more than five
seconds removes password protection. For this reason, it is recommended
that you protect the access point from physical access by unauthorized
persons.

Web: Setting User Names and Passwords

The Change Password window enables the access point's management user
name and password to be set.
The web interface enables you to modify these parameters:
■ Username: The name of the user. The default name is "admin." (Length:
3-16 printable ASCII characters, case sensitive.)
■ New Password: The password for management access. (Length: 3-16
printable ASCII characters, case sensitive) There is no default password.
To Set a User Name and Password:
Select the Configuration tab.
1.
2. Click the [
Change Password]
Type a new user name in the Username text field.
3.
4. Type a password in the New Password text field.
Type the password again in the Confirm New Password text field.
5.
6. Click the
[Apply Changes]

Modifying System Management Access

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