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MULTILINK ML1200 MANAGED FIELD SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6–1
Multilink ML1200
Managed Field Switch
Chapter 6: Access Considerations
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Access Considerations
6.1 Securing Access
6.1.1 Description
This section explains how the access to the MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch can be
secured. Further security considerations are also covered such as securing access by IP
address or MAC address.
Note It is assumed here that the user is familiar with issues concerning security as well as
securing access for users and computers on a network. Secure access on a network can
be provided by authenticating against an allowed MAC address as well as IP address.
6.1.2 Passwords
The MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch has a factory default password for the
manager as well as the operator account. Passwords can be changed from the user ID by
using the
set password command.
For example:
ML1200# set password
Enter Current Password: *******
Enter New Password:*******
Confirm New Password:*******
Password has been modified successfully
ML1200#