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3.1.4 Admin Access
Admin services include HTTP, HTTPS, TELNET and console.
HTTP
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is used for transferring web pages on Internet. After enabling
HTTP service on device, users can log on via HTTP and access and control the device using a web
browser.
HTTPS
HTTPS (Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the secure version of hypertext transfer protocol.
As a HTTP protocol which supports SSL protocol, it is more secure.
TELNET
Telnet protocol provides telnet and virtual terminal functions through a network. Depending on
Server/Client, Telnet Client could send request to Telnet server which provides Telnet services.
The device supports Telnet Client and Telnet Server.
Console
The console port, also called the access or serial port, refers for initial configuration and
subsequent management of a device. It has the same terminal as the telnet client.
From the navigation tree, select System >> Admin Access, then enter āAdmin Accessā page.
Table3-1-4 Parameters of Admin Access
Function description:
1. Modify username and password of router.
2. The router may be set by the following 4 ways, i.e. http, https, telnet and console.
3. Set login timeout.