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C HAPTER 14 | Security Measures
Configuring User Accounts
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ES-2000 Series
Figure 92: Configuring Remote Authentication Server (TACACS+)
CONFIGURING USER ACCOUNTS
Use the Security > User Accounts page to control management access to
the switch based on manually configured user names and passwords.
COMMAND USAGE
◆ The default guest name is “guest” with the password “guest.” The
default administrator name is “admin” with the password “admin.”
◆ The guest only has read access for most configuration parameters.
However, the administrator has write access for all parameters
governing the onboard agent. You should therefore assign a new
administrator password as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place.
PARAMETERS
These parameters are displayed:
◆ User Name – The name of the user.
(Maximum length: 8 characters; maximum number of users: 16)
◆ Access Level – Specifies the user level. (Options: 0 - Normal,
15 - Privileged)
Normal privilege level provides access to a limited number of the
commands which display the current status of the switch, as well as
several database clear and reset functions. Privileged level provides full
access to all commands.
◆ Password Type – Plain Text or Encrypted password.
The encrypted password is required for compatibility with legacy
password settings (i.e., plain text or encrypted) when reading the
configuration file during system bootup or when downloading the
configuration file from a TFTP or FTP server. There is no need for you to
manually configure encrypted passwords.