Security - GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual

ing new devices on the network with minimal manual intervention. The assigned parame-
ters are valid for a specific "lease" time, at which point they can be reassigned or re-
newed.

Security

The transceiver offers a number of safeguards against unauthorized management access and pro-
tection of payload data. All of these features are accessed via the security configuration screens.
Device Security
• — This parameter is used to specify whether or not a local log-in is required
Local Security
when using the transceiver's menu system. The default setting is
is appropriate for most circumstances. Setting this parameter to
might be useful in cases where only a small number people with administrative duties
have physical access to the radio, and need to access the menu frequently. In this mode,
the menu operation behaves identically to the Administrator level login.
• — Telnet access is a powerful feature that allows management of the radio
Telnet Access
via an Ethernet connection. This may be done locally, using a cable connected to the
management PC, or at any distance using an IP/Ethernet network connection. Telnet ac-
cess is also possible over the air if the Ethernet Bridging feature is enabled. Any user
with the IP address of the radio can log in to the unit with this method.
•
Remote Dlink Console
configuration over the air to a specific remote unit. This feature is disabled by default and
is typically used in special circumstances to troubleshoot. Contact GEMDS for more in-
formation.
• — Applies security restrictions to network-wide diagnostic data. The default
Dlink Security
setting is . If
OFF
must perform a special login sequence via DLINK before being able to change the con-
figuration of the radio via DLINK.
•
Disable Web Access
Click this item to disable web access. A warning message appears to confirm disabling of
web navigation.
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— Provides a remote console over DLINK that enable parameter
is enabled, users performing network-wide diagnostics
Dlink Security
— Web access to the unit's Device Manager is normally enabled.
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Local Login Required
No Local Login Required
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