Black Box SERVSWITCH Series - CHAPTER 5: TERMINAL OPERATIONS; Network Configuration; Set;Change Password

CHAPTER 5: TERMINAL OPERATIONS
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Network Configuration
The ServSelect IP is configured for network access through the Network
Configuration option. When it is selected, you will have access to the addressing
that allows the ServSelect IP to be positioned in your network. For more
information, see Installing the ServSelect IP in Chapter 3.
Firmware Management
This menu option contains the FLASH Download command. The FLASH
Download selection allows you to keep your ServSelect IP firmware current with
upgrades available from BLACK BOX
®
. For more information, see Chapter 7.
Enable Debug Messages
This menu option allows you to configure the ServSelect IP to display messages
regarding the status of the ServSelect IP. Once you select the level of detail to receive,
the ServSelect IP will begin to display information on your terminal screen. When you
are finished viewing, press any key to exit this mode.
Set/Change Password
The ServSelect IP can be set to a secure mode where the Terminal menu cannot be
accessed without first entering a password.
To activate security:
1. Select the Set/Change Password menu option. You will be prompted with the
option to continue. Enter a
Y.
2. Type a password for this ServSelect IP and press
Enter. This password must be a
minimum of fi ve characters and can be up to a maximum of 12 characters (10 are
visible). The password must consist of a combination of letters and numbers.
3. You will be prompted to re-type the password. Once you complete this step,
security will be active and you will not be able to access ServSelect IP terminal
operations without the password.
To change the password:
1. Select the Set/Change Password menu option.
2. You will be prompted to type the old password and a new one.
3. Re-type the new password to verify.
NOTE:
This password places your ServSelect IP terminal in a secure mode. This password should be
guarded like any network password and care should be taken to avoid forgetting or misplacing
it. There are no means for recovering a lost password.