Configuring access security, Setting general security parameters – CANOGA PERKINS N525 Ethernet Termination Service Unit User Manual

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N525 Ethernet Termination Service Unit

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Configuring Access Security

The N525 has comprehensive management access security features, including SNMPv3
authorization, RADIUS, configurable password formatting and user access controls. Typically,
you must have supervisor access to configure and manage security for the N525.

Setting General Security Parameters

General security parameters include passwords characteristics, unsuccessful log-in attempt
lockout, and inactivity timer. To set general security parameters, access the Security
Configuration Menu and follow these steps:

1. At the Main Menu, type [

1

], "System Configuration," and press <Enter>.

2. From the System Configuration Menu, type [

3

], "Security Configuration," and press

<Enter>.

3. At the Security Configuration Menu, type the number for the item you wish to configure

and press <Enter>. Type the applicable information or press <Space> to cycle through
the options for that item. Press <Enter> to select the option or to enter the information
you typed.

Password Configuration

a. Minimum Length

Minimum length in characters of a valid password. 0 – 15 Characters

b. Minimum Alpha Characters

Minimum number of Alpha (a-z) characters required in a valid password. 0 – 15
Characters, 0 disables restriction.

c. Minimum Numeric Characters

Minimum number of Numeric (0-9) characters required in a valid password. 0 –
15 Characters, 0 disables restriction.


----------------------------SECURITY CONFIGURATION------------------------------
PASSWORD CONFIGURATION
1. Minimum Length : 0

2. Minimum Alpha Characters : 0
3. Minimum Numeric Characters : 0
4. Minimum Punctuation Characters : 0

5. Maximum Consecutive Character Types : 0
6. Maximum Same Character : 0
7. Allow username in password : Enabled

8. Password Expiration Time : 0
9. Password Reuse Count : 0
LOCKOUT/LOGOUT CONFIGURATION

10. Lockout After Failed Attempts : 0
11. Lockout Type : Hard
Lockout time : 0

12. Display Lockout Message : Disabled
13. Lockout Message : Account has been locked out
14. Lockout Craft Port : Disabled

15. Inactivity Logout time (mins) : 0
Select [1-15]:
------------------------------------Messages------------------------------------


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