11 Authentication and Auditron Administration
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Overview of Authentication
This section describes the Authentication features used with the machine.
Users Controlled by Authentication
The following is an explanation about the different user types that are controlled by the
Authentication feature.
Users are classified into the following four types. The authentication feature restricts
operations according to the user type.
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General users
System Administrators
These are users who can enter and change system settings.
A system administrator uses a special UserID called a System Administrator ID.
To enter the System Administration mode, enter the System Administrator ID into the
UserID entry field on the authentication screen.
Authenticated Users
These are users who are registered with the machine.
When an authenticated user uses a service that is restricted, the user must enter their
UserID on the authentication screen.
Unauthenticated Users
These are users who are not registered with the machine.
An unauthenticated user cannot use services that are restricted.
General Users
These are general users who are not permitted to use the machine in the authenticated
mode.
Types of Authentication
This section describes an overview of the Authentication features that can be used with
the machine.
Authentication is carried out using a UserID or a UserID registered on a remote
accounting server.
The following shows the three different authentication methods according to the
registration of the user information.
Direct Authentication
Uses the user information stored in the machine to manage authentication.
