3Com 5102B-EE Network Router User Manual


 
Management Functions 3 - 13
Use the SET DEVICE command to modify passwords. Both the
administrator and the user passwords can contain up to 15 characters.
Alphanumeric and special characters are allowed, including [DEL] and [BS].
The Bridge Module has two levels of password control:
1. Administrator Password - the administrator password provides access
to all Bridge Module commands, enabling both read and write
configuration access.
2. User Password - the user password provides limited access to Bridge
Module commands, enabling read access only.
Typing the HELP command will list the bridge command set with
administrator commands designated by an asterisk (*) as shown earlier in
this chapter.
Note: For security, the characters you enter in both the old and
new password fields are not displayed on the screen.
The new passwords you set are in effect immediately, but you must use the
SAVE DEVICE (or SAVE ALL) command to save the new passwords
permanently.
Establishing the Administrator Password
Use the SET DEVICE PASSWORD ADMINISTRATOR command at the
management prompt to establish the administrator password.
OEBM> set device password administrator [ENTER]
Enter current administrator password: <current password> [ENTER]
New password: <new password> [ENTER]
Verify: <new password> [ENTER]
Administrator password changed.