WebConsole - Security Options
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NetLinx Integrated Controllers (Firmware v4)- WebConsole & Programming Guide
WebConsole - Security Options
Security Overview
The
Security System Details
page is accessed by clicking on the
Security
button. This page allows you to view configure and modify
the Master’s security settings at three levels:
System Level
- changes made at this level affect the system globally. See the
System Security - System Level
page 35 for details.
Group Level
- changes made at this level affect specific User Groups. See the
page 38 for details.
User Level
- changes made at this level affect individual Users. See the
details.
The default view for the option is System Level Security / System Security Settings (FIG. 37).
NOTE:
By default, all System-level security options are disabled.
Additional security configuration options are available via Terminal/Telnet Commands:
See the
Accessing the Security Configuration Options
on page 94 for information on setting Security Profiles.
Default Security Configuration
By default, the NetLinx Master creates the following accounts, access rights, directory associations, and security options:
FTP Security is always enabled on the Masters.
The
Admin Change Password Security
option (in the Group and User Level Security Details pages is enabled by default.
All other security options are
disabled
by default.
FIG. 37
System Security Details Page (System Security Settings)
Default Security Configuration
Account 1
Account 2
Group 1
Username
: administrator
Username
: NetLinx
Password
: password
Password
: password
Group
: administrator
Group
: none
Group
: administrator
Rights
: All
Rights
: FTP Access
Rights
: All
Directory
Association
: /*
Directory Association
: none
Directory Association
: /*
Note: The "administrator" User account
cannot be deleted or modified with the
exception of its password. Only a user with
both Configuration access and
administrator rights can alter the
administrator’s password.
Note: The "NetLinx" User account is
compatible with previous NetLinx Master
firmware versions. This account is
initially created by default and can later
be deleted or modified.
Note: The "administrator" Group account
cannot be deleted or modified.
These tabs provide access to the three
levels of security configuration provided
(default view = System Level)