NETGEAR NETGEAR Switch User Manual


 
User Manual for the NETGEAR 7300S Series Layer 3 Managed Switch Software
Switching Commands 8-79
202-10088-01, March 2005
users name
This command adds a new user (account) if space permits. The account <username> can be up to
eight characters in length. The name may be comprised of alphanumeric characters as well as the
dash (‘-’) and underscore (‘_’). The <username> is not case-sensitive.
Six user names can be defined.
Format
users name <username>
Mode
Global Config
no users name
This command removes an operator.
Format
no users name <username>
Mode Global Config
Note: The ‘admin’ user account cannot be deleted.
users passwd
This command is used to change a password. The password should not be more than eight
alphanumeric characters in length. If a user is authorized for authentication or encryption is
enabled, the password must be at least eight alphanumeric characters in length. The username and
password are not case-sensitive. When a password is changed, a prompt will ask for the former
password. If none, press enter.
Default no password
Format
users passwd <username>
Mode Global Config
no users passwd
This command sets the password of an existing operator to blank. When a password is changed, a
prompt will ask for the operator's former password. If none, press enter.
Format
no users passwd <username>
Mode Global Config