NetLinx Security within the Web Server
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NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller
The
administrator
user account cannot be deleted or modified with the exception of its
password. Only a user with both
Configuration
access and administrator rights can alter the
administrator’s password.
The
NetLinx
user account was created to be compatible with previous NetLinx Master
firmware versions. This account is initially created by default and can later be deleted or
modified.
The
administrator
group account cannot be deleted or modified.
Master Firmware Security Access Parameters
Master Security Configuration
Terminal (RS232/USB Configuration port) security
HTTP (Web Server) Security
(
allows for access via a secure HTTP connection (if enabled)
by requiring a username and password
)
Telnet Security
Configuration
(allows the alteration of current communication, system, and security settings
by requiring a username and password)
ICSP Connectivity
(
for AMX product communication
)
Encryption Requirement
(
only used if ICSP Connectivity is enabled - encrypts the data
being transferred among the different AMX products
)
Installation of SSL functionality onto your Master causes security setup via
Telnet to be disabled.
Although Telnet security configuration access can no longer
be used on the Master, a Terminal connection (using HyperTerminal) can still be
established using the Master’s RS232 Program port.
