Thinklogical MX48 Router Manual - Manual (Page 53)

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MIX UPPER AND LOWER CASE LETTERS. Passwords are case sensitive, so mixing will
multiply the number of possible combinations.
MIX LETTERS AND NUMBERS. Intersperse numbers within the password to enhance its
strength.
INCLUDE NON-ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTERS. Special characters (& $ % >) and punctuation
marks (? “- ! ) increase the strength of a password.
Note: When using a Back-up Controller Card configuration, both controllers must have the
same Partition table.
Secure Application Examples
The Diagram on page 51 shows the MX Matrix Router in a secure application. The highly secure
components are described as the Red Network and the other, lower security components are
described as the Black Network. The Red Network, containing the computers (sources), is shown in a
physically secure environment along with the MX Router, the computer server used to manage the
Router, and the Network Hub. The Network Hub is a dedicated network used only to connect the MX
Router to the computer server. This dedicated network does not connect to any other components and
does not extend beyond the physically secure environment. The dedicated network connection may be
replaced by a direct serial connection (RS-232) between the MX Router and the computer server.
Note: The MX Router and the computer server used to manage the Router must be protected
according to the highest security classification of any component in the entire network
application.
Note: The optical connections and DESTINATION receiver designated as Red Network
must be physically secure.
The MX Router can be configured to prevent accidental connection from the Red Network to the
Black Network using the Restricted Switching feature. For example, an MX Matrix Router can be
configured with the following csv file:
I,1,2
I,2,2
O,2,2
I,42,2
O,41,2
O,42,2
I,5,1
O,5,1
I,45,1
O,45,1
The following connection rules will apply:
SOURCE 2 can be connected only to DESTINATION 2.
SOURCE 1 can be connected to both DESTINATION 1 and DESTINATION 2.