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Security Overview
Access Security Features
Access Security Features
This section provides an overview of the switch’s access security features,
authentication protocols, and methods. Table 1-1 lists these features and
provides summary configuration guidelines. For more in-depth information,
see the references provided (all chapter and page references are to this Access
Security Guide unless a different manual name is indicated).
Note The Management Interface wizard provides a convenient step-by-step method
to prepare the switch for secure network operation. See “Quick Start: Using
the Management Interface Wizard” on page 1-11 for details.
Table 1-1. Access Security and Switch Authentication Features
Feature Default
Setting
Security Guidelines More Information and
Configuration Details
Manager
password
no password Configuring a local Manager password is a fundamental
step in reducing the possibility of unauthorized access
through the switch’s WebAgent and console (CLI and
Menu) interfaces. The Manager password can easily be
set by any one of the following methods:
• CLI: password manager command, or Management
interface wizard
• WebAgent: the password options under the Security
tab, or Management interface wizard
• Menu interface: Console Passwords option
•SNMP
“Configuring Local
Password Security” on page
2-4
“Quick Start: Using the
Management Interface
Wizard” on page 1-11
“Using SNMP To View and
Configure Switch
Authentication Features” on
page 6-21
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