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5.1.3.4.1 Authentication
The WCM supports three modes of password access control and authentication. The
options are:
Local
(Default) The password access control is handled locally by the
WCM unit and the unit password should be used to log in.
, Local
In this mode, the WCM unit will attempt to contact the
server for authentication, however if the server
cannot be accessed, it will fall back to local password
administration.
Use for password authentication. If the server is
unavailable, access to the unit will not be allowed.
5.1.3.4.2 Timeout
The timeout defines how long the WCM unit will wait for a response from the
server. The timeout is specified in seconds in the range 1 to 90 seconds.
5.1.3.4.3 Retries
This defines the number of attempts the WCM unit will make when trying to access the
server. The valid range is 1 to 10.
5.1.3.4.4 Server
This defines the IP address of the Authentication server. When a login attempt
is made, this server will be accessed.
5.1.3.4.5 Backup Server
This defines the IP address of the backup Authentication server. When a login
attempt is made, if there is no response from the main server then this server will be
accessed.
