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Password Manager
Password Manager
Use this page to configure rules for locally-administered passwords. The rules you set determine the
strength of local passwords that device users can associate with their usernames. The strength of a
password is a function of length, complexity, and randomness. To display the Password Manager
page, click
Setup Network
> Password Manager
in the navigation menu.
Figure 15. Password Manager Page
Table 10. Password Manager Fields
Field
Description
Rules Configuration
Minimum Length
Passwords must have at least this many characters (0 to 64).
Aging (days)
The number of days that a user password is valid from the time the password is set. Once a
password expires, the user is required to enter a new password at the next login.
History
The number of previous passwords that are retained to prevent password reuse. This helps
to ensure that a user does not attempt to reuse the same password too often.