Configuring Security
Defining Users
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Protection from other network users is described in the following sections. These
are attacks that pass through, but are not directed at, the switch.
• Denial of Service Prevention
• Configuring TCP/UDP Services
• Defining Storm Control
• Configuring Port Security
Defining Users
The default username/password is cisco/cisco. The first time that you log in with
the default username and password, you are required to enter a new password.
Password complexity is enabled by default. If the password that you choose is not
complex enough (Password Complexity Settings are enabled in the Password
Strength page), you will be prompted to create another password.
Setting User Accounts
Setting User Accounts
The
User Accounts
page
enables entering additional users that are permitted to
access to the switch (read-only or read-write) or changing the passwords of
existing users.
NOTE It is not permitted to delete all users. If all users are selected, the Delete button is
disabled.
To add a new user:
STEP 1 Click Administration > User Accounts. The User Accounts page displays.
This page displays the users defined in the system.
STEP 2 Click Add to add a new user or click Edit to modify a user. The Add (or Edit) a User
Account page displays.
STEP 3 Enter the parameters.
• User Name—Enter a new username between 0 and 20 characters. UTF-8
characters are not permitted.