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Password Option
The Password Option Setup menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system
from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords.
To set a password
1. Select Set Password from the Main menu.
A password box will appear.
2. Type a password then press Enter .
The password may consist of up to six alphanumeric characters
(A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
3. Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter again.
After setting the password, the system automatically sets the chosen password
Parameter Description Option
Set Password This parameter gives you the option to set a
password that will be required for a user to enter the
Setup utility and modify configuration settings. Disabled
Enabled
Password Status Refer to this parameter to check if a password to
access the Setup utility has been set. Disabled
Enabled
Security Option This parameter defines when the set password will
be required. Options include: (a) every time the
system boots, or (b) only when user tries to enter the
Setup utility Setup
System
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