Nortel Networks 2500 Switch User Manual


 
Managing the Switch
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Administrator
The Administrator Settings allow you to change the Primary Administrator User
ID (UID) and Password. The Primary Administrator User ID and Password
combination always has access to all displays and controls. This UID is also used
to access the serial port and the recovery disk.
This Administrator's Password is also the Primary Administrator's Password. This
password guarantees access to the Switch via the serial port or a Web browser.
Note that there can be only one Primary Administrator.
User ID
Enter an appropriate User ID for the Primary Administrator. This UID has the
privileges to modify and view all controls in the Switch.
Password
Enter a user Password for the Primary Administrator.
Confirm Password
Reenter the assigned password for the Primary Administrator to verify that you
have typed the intended password correctly.
Date and Time
Date
Enter the current month, day, and year (mm/dd/yyyy).
Time
Enter the current hour, minute, and seconds (hh:mm:ss) as displayed by a 24-hour
clock (00:00:00 to 23:59:59).
NOTE:
Do not use a password of 16 pound signs (#).