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Changing the Setup of the
Switch or Stack
Improving switch security To restrict the use of the switch or stack, you can:
• Change the administrator password for local management.
• Change the user password for local management.
• Limit access to Local Management via the Console port and/or
Telnet.
• Specify a time of “no input”, after which the connection with
Local Management is terminated.
• Change the password for moving files with TFTP.
• Specify use of TFTP.
• Restrict access to include only the stations named on the Authen-
tications list.
Using the mouse There are two ways to access the Device Setup (for single switch-
es) or
Stack Setup window:
• Double-click the switch or the stack border.
• Right-click the switch or the stack border.
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