User Manual

Chapter 2: Basic Switch Parameters
42 Section I: Basic Operations
Configuring the Manager and Operator Passwords
There are two levels of management access on an AT-8500 Series switch:
manager and operator. When you log in as a manager, you can view and
configure all of a switch’s operating parameters. When you log in as an
operator, you can only view the operating parameters; you cannot change
any values.
You log in as a manager or an operator by entering the appropriate
username and password when you start an AT-S62 management session.
The default password for manager access is “friend”. The default
password for operator access is “operator”. Passwords are case-sensitive.
To change the manager or operator password, perform the following
procedure:
1. From the Home Page, select Configuration.
2. Select the System menu option.
3. Select the General tab. The General tab is shown in Figure 5 on page
34.
4. In the Passwords section, enter the new values. The parameters are
described below.
Manager Password
Manager Confirm Password
These parameters are used to change the manager’s login password
for the switch. The password can be from 0 to 16 characters in length.
The same password is used for both local and remote management
sessions. To create a new password, enter the new password into both
fields. The default password is “friend”. The password is case-
sensitive.
Caution
You should not use spaces or special characters, such as asterisks
(*) and exclamation points (!), in a password. Many web browsers
cannot handle special characters in passwords.
Operator Password
Operator Confirm Password
These parameters are used to change the operator’s login password
for the switch. The password can be from 0 to 16 characters in length.
The same password is used for both local and remote management
sessions. To create a new password, enter the new password into both
fields. The default password for operator is “operator”. The password
is case-sensitive.