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WEB UI/SSH ACCESS
Web UI Access
The FAP embedded web server responds to HTTP/HTTPS GET/POST requests. Embedded HTML pages
allow users to configure the device through a web browser such as Microsoft IE, Mozilla Firefox, Google
Chrome and etc. With this, administrators can access and configure all available FAP information and
settings. It is critical to understand the security risks involved when placing the IP Phones on public
networks and it’s recommended not to do so.
Web UI Access Protocols
HTTP and HTTPS are supported to access the FAP
’s web UI and can be configured under web UI
→
Maintenance
→
Security settings
→
Security
.
To secure transactions and prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to:
1. Use HTTPS instead of HTTP.
2. Avoid using well known port numbers such as 80 and 443.
Figure 1 : Web UI Access Settings
3. The FAP allow access via SSH for advanced troubleshooting purpose. This is usually not needed unless
the administrator or FIBERME support needs it for troubleshooting purpose. SSH access on the device is
enabled by default with port 22 used.
It’s recommended to disable it for daily normal usage. If SSH access
needs to be enabled, changing the port to a different port other than the well- known port 22 is a good
practice.
