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Authorization Configuration Page
The Authorization Configuration Page is used to change uSwitch access passwords. A password is required on initial
login to uSwitch. Passwords may be up to fifteen (15) characters and numbers. We recommend difficult passwords of at
least eight (8) characters including both letters and numerals.
To change user passwords or administrator passwords all fields on this page must be entered completely. Once access
is provided to the Authorization Configuration screen the privileged user can change the uSwitch’s “Username” field, and
the “User Password” which provides access for the Control Center. The user must also, either re-enter the existing
Administrator password, or provide a new Administrator password (the administrator password provides access to all
uSwitch configuration options and should be given out discriminately).
Security Notes
uSwitch is an extremely secure networking control device. It does not support terminal or file transfer programs
(TFTP/FTP). This means it is not possible for someone to ‘break in’ to it and access other devices on your local network.
uSwitch does not support remote firmware updates so it is not possible for someone to remotely install malicious software.
As with any device to be installed on a network, there are some security precautions that should be observed. If uSwitch
is installed on the Internet, it is recommended that passwords be secure (at least eight (8) characters in length with a
combination of upper case letters, lower case letters, and numbers). For additional security, a firewall may be used to
limit access only to selected IP addresses. Another option may be to set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) between the
network where uSwitch resides and the client machine (web browser, second uSwitch, etc.).