User Authentication - Dell SonicWALL GX250 Manual

User Authentication

The SonicWALL provides an authentication method that gives authorized users on the
Internet access to LAN resources and that allows users on the LAN to bypass Web
content filtering.
User Settings
Click Access on the left side of the browser window, and then click on the Users tab
at the top of the window.
• User Idle Timeout
This sets the maximum period of inactivity before a user is required to re-establish an
Authenticated Session. The inactivity timeout applies to both Remote Access and
Bypass Filters. This value may range from 5 to 99 minutes.
• Current User List
The Current User List is a list that displays all currently defined users.
To add a new user, complete the following instructions.
1. Highlight the -Add New User- entry in the Current User List box.
2. Enter the user's login name in the User Name field.
3. Enter the user's password in the Password and Confirm Password fields. It is
important to use a password that could not be guessed by someone else. Avoid
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