Western Telematic PLS-345 - Manual (Page 19)

5. SetUp and Configuration
5.1. System Mode and User Mode
In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the
PLS-345 features two separate operating modes; System Mode
and User Mode.
The System Mode allows access to all configuration menus, A/B
switching functions and status screens, and the User Mode allows
access only to A/B switching functions and the status screens;
when the User Mode is active, you are not allowed to access the
configuration menus or reset the PLS Network Port.
When the System Password has been defined, the PLS-345 will
display a password prompt whenever the unit is contacted via the
Console Port, Modem Port, or Network Port. The password
entered at this prompt determines whether the unit will start-up
in System Mode or User Mode. If the System Password is
entered, the System Mode will be active. If the User Password is
entered, the User Mode will be active. Both the System
Password and User Password are defined via the PLS's General
Parameters menu.
Note: If the System Password is not defined as
described in Section 5.4, the PLS will not display the
password prompt, and will always start-up in System
Mode; allowing all users to access the configuration
menus without entering a password. Therefore, it is
recommended to always define the System Password
in order to restrict access to sensitive command
functions.
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