Managing Users and Privileges

You can configure each unit to be managed by several users, each having different privileges. Privileges, also referred to as permissions, are used to grant precise levels of access to different user groups. You may choose to limit certain users to only specific configuration options, such as firmware updates, ports, , etc., while others have full access to all features.

Setting Up the Administrator Account

Defining Permissions for a Group of Users

You must first define a permission group before you can assign users to groups.

To define privileges and sub-privileges in a permission group

1. Access the page System ►Session ►Permissions.

2. Click Add or click the Group Name that you want to edit.

3. Select the Privileges to assign to the permission group, then click Apply.
   

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   Notes:
   A "+" sign that precedes the privilege name indicates the availability of subprivileges. Clicking on the "+" will show you the available sub-privileges that can be added or revoked.
   You cannot change the privileges of user group Admin. This user group has full access to all functions.

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For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

Group Privileges (System ►Session ►Permissions)

Adding and Editing User Accounts

To add or edit a user account

1. Access the page System ▶Sessions ▶Users, a list of all user accounts that have been created for the unit is displayed.

2. Click Add or click a User Name if you want to edit a user account.

3. In the [User name] user settings page, complete the fields, then click Apply.

For more information on specific parameters, refer to the following table.

User Settings (System ▶Session ▶Users)

Administering User Account Privileges

You can grant different privileges or permissions to each user account if you have already defined both the user account and permission groups.

To give privileges to a user account

1. Access the page System ▶Sessions ▶Users.

2. Click the user name that you want to edit.

3. In the [User Name] user settings page, click the Permission button, the user's User Permission page is displayed. All available user permission groups are listed.
   

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   Note: You can create more groups in the Session ▶Permissions page.

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4. Select the user groups that you want to assign to this user, then click Apply.
   

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   Note: You cannot change permission group of the user admin.

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Changing Passwords

To change a user's password

1. Access the page System ▶Sessions ▶Users.

2. Click the user name that you want to edit.

3. Enter the user's new password in both the Password and Confirm Password fields, then click Apply.
   

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   Note: If you forget your username or password, contact your Administrator for a password reset.

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