Configuring and Using the RUGGEDCOM APE
2.6 Setting the BIOS Password
Changing User Passwords
To change the password for a user profile, type:
passwd
{
user
}
Where:
•
{
user
}
is the user name (e.g. root, admin, operator, guest, etc.)
2.6
Setting the BIOS Password
A password for the RUGGEDCOM APE BIOS is not set by default.
To set the BIOS password, do the following:
NOTICE
If the BIOS password is lost, the module must be returned to Siemens for service. For
more information, contact Siemens Customer Support.
This service is not supported by warranty.
1. Make sure a recent backup image is available before setting the BIOS password.
2. Power on the RUGGEDCOM APE.
3. Press
F2
to access the BIOS.
4. Select
Security
.
NOTICE
Use strong passwords. Avoid weak passwords such as
password1
,
123456789
,
abcdefgh
, etc.
Note
Users logging in to the BIOS using a user password can only change settings for
their own account.
Note
Supervisor-level users are granted full control of all RUGGEDCOM APE settings.
5. Enable
Power On Password
.
6. Set the supervisor and user passwords .
7. Press
F10
to save and reboot.
2.7
Disabling Alternative Boot Options
To prevent users with physical access to the module from logging in to the device
and bypassing the bootloader password, it is recommended that alternative, unau-
thorized boot options be disabled before the module is deployed.
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