WebConsole - Security Options
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WebConsole - Security Options
Security Overview
The
Security
page is accessed by clicking
Security
on the page’s main heading. This page allows you to view configure and modify
the Master’s security settings at three levels (System, Role, and User). See the
section on page 45 for more
information on the three presets.
System Level
- changes made at this level affect the system globally. See the
details.
Role Level
- changes made at this level affect specific Roles. See the
section on page 47 for details.
User Level
- changes made at this level affect individual Users. See the
section on page 51 for details.
The default view for the option is System Security Settings (FIG. 37).
NOTE:
By default, all System-level security options are disabled, except for Authentication On Server Ports, which requires a login for
access to the web or command line interface.
Additional security configuration options are available via Terminal/Telnet Commands. See the
Login Rules
There is no limit to the number of concurrent logins allowed for a single user. This allows for the creation of a single user that is
provided to multiple ICSP devices (touch panels, for example) using the same login to obtain access to the Master.
For example, if you have 50 devices connected to a Master, you do not have to create 50 individual user accounts, with one for each
device. Instead, you only need to create one which all 50 devices use for access.
The first layer of security for the Master is to prompt a user to enter a valid user name and password before gaining access to a
secured feature on the target Master.
Depending on the Security configuration, users may be prompted to enter a valid user name and password before gaining access to
various features of the WebConsole. User access is specified by the administrator in the Role and User Level pages of the Security
section.
NOTE:
This user name and password information is also used by both G5 touch panels (within the System Connection firmware page)
and AMX software applications such as NetLinx Studio v 4.0 and above to communicate securely with a Master using encrypted
communication.
FIG. 37
System Security Settings
