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3-Series Control Systems
Reference Guide – DOC. 7150B
Authentication
3-Series control systems provide various authentication options that can be used
to create user accounts and passwords, to set password policies, and to set
access levels for users and groups.
Use the following procedures to enable authentication and configure
authentication settings on the control system.
Enable Authentication
By default, 3-Series control systems do not have user authentication enabled.
Once authentication is enabled, authentication settings may be configured for
the control system.
To enable authentication, which will create an initial administrator account:
1.
Issue the
AUTHentication ON
command from the control system console
over a secure connection protocol (SSL/TCP, SSH, USB).
2.
When prompted, create a username and password for the administrator
account. The password must be at least six characters.
CAUTION:
Do not lose the username and password for the administrator
account. The control system cannot be accessed without this information
after an administrator account has been created.
3.
Issue the
reboot
command to reboot the device with the new
authentication settings.
After rebooting, the control system will prompt for the administrator account
username and password before a connection is allowed.
Authentication settings can also be configured using the Authentication function
in Crestron Toolbox. For more information, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file.
NOTE:
To manually reset authentication, use a small, pointed object (such as the
tip of a pen) to press and hold the recessed SW-R button on the control system
for 15 seconds.
User and Group Management
Local users and groups can be added to the control system after an
administrator account has been created. Additionally, the control system can
grant access levels to existing Active Directory users and groups.
The following sections describe how to manage users and groups on the control
system.
NOTE:
Additional console commands for listing users and groups and for showing
user information can be viewed by issuing the
help system
command.
