Procedure
1. In the system web interface, go to Security > Local Accounts.
2. Configure the following settings:
Setting Description
Admin ID The local administrator account name (default is
admin).
Room Password If you set this option, you must enter this password
to change administrator settings in the local
interface.
The default password is the last six characters of
the serial number listed in System Details and on
the back of the device.
Remote Access Password If you set this option, you must enter this password
to access the system through the system web
interface or command-line API (SSH or telnet).
This password lets you perform device
management tasks, such as updating the system’s
software.
3. Optional: Do one of the following:
• To use the local administrator Room Password for remote logins, leave the Use Room
Password for Remote Access option enabled.
• If you don’t want to use the local administrator Room Password for remote logins, disable
the Use Room Password for Remote Access option.
This setting specifies that the system uses the local administrator Room Password for remote
logins. This setting is enabled by default.
4. Select Save.
Configure Account Lockout Settings
You can specify account lockout controls to prevent unauthorized access to your G7500 system.
Procedure
1. In the system web interface, go to Security > Local Accounts.
2. Configure the following settings (your changes save automatically):
Setting Description
Lock Admin Account after Failed Logins Specifies the number of failed login attempts
allowed before the system locks the account. You
can turn this setting Off.
Admin Account Lock Duration Specifies the amount of time an account is locked
because of failed login attempts. After this period
expires, the system resets the failed login attempts
counter to zero, and users can again log in with
that account.
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