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14: User Authentication
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Local and Remote User Settings
The system administrator can configure the EMG to use local accounts and remote accounts to
authenticate users.
1. Click the
User Authentication tab and select the Local/Remote Users option. The following
page displays.
Figure 14-3 User Authentication > Local/Remote Users
The top of the page has entry fields for enabling local and remote users and for setting
password requirements. The bottom of the page displays a table listing and describing all local
and remote users.
To enable local and/or remote users:
1) Enter the following:
Enable Local Users Select to enable all local users except sysadmin. The sysadmin user is always
available regardless of how you set the check box. Enabled by default.
Multiple Sysadmin
Web Logins
Select to allow the sysadmin to have multiple simultaneous logins to the web
interface. Disabled by default.
Sysadmin Access
Limited to Console
Port
Select to limit sysadmin logins to the physical EMG console port only. Disabled
by default.
Note: For security purposes, full administrative access to the EMG via the
default sysadmin local user account can be limited to only the front console port
of the EMG device. See Limiting Sysadmin User Access on page 71 .