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3. System Configuration
3.2 Administrator Setup
3.2.1 Change Default Root System Password
For security reasons, only the Administrator user named root can initially log into your console server. Also, only users who
know the root password can access and reconfigure the console server.
Since anyone who correctly guesses the root password could gain access (and the default root password is default), it
is essential that you enter and confirm a new password before allow the console serve any access to, or control of, your
computers and network devices.
Select Change default administration password from the Welcome page will take you to Serial & Network: Users &
Groups where you can add a new confirmed Password for the user root.
Note: There are no restrictions on what types of characters can be used in the user password (each can contain up to 254 characters).
However, only the first eight password characters are used to make the password hash.
Note: Because the console server uses flash memory, you will be given the option to save the password across firmware erases. Checking
this will save the password hash in the non-volatile configuration partition, which is not erased on firmware reset. However, take care as if
this password is lost, as the firmware will need to be recovered from the device.
Click Apply. As you have changed the password, you will be prompted to log in again. This time use the new password.
Note: If you are unsure whether your console server is operating with the most current firmware version, Firmware Upgrades are available.
Refer to 11.2 Upgrade Firmware for more information.
3.2.2 Set Up New Administrator
You should set up a new Administrator user as soon as possible for all ongoing administration functions (rather than root).
This Administrator can be configured in the admin group with full access privileges by selecting Add a New User in the Serial
& Network: Users & Groups menu (refer 4.2 Add and Edit Users).
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