The user database is used to provide authentication for Dial-in users, although it is possible to use Dial-in without entering any user data, by setting "PPP Link security" to None.
The user database allows the administrator to create new users, delete and modify
existing users, and generate a list of all users.
To reach this screen, select Users from the Advanced
Menu. If using LAN-to-LAN mode, select User Database from
the menu.
This screen lists all users in the database. The "Guest" user is
pre-defined.
Sample Screen (Click to view)
To create a new user:
Note the limitations on user names:
To search for an existing user:
The search facility is browser-dependent, but functions in most browsers. If your browser provides this facility, it will work in any selection list. Operation is as follows:
To delete an existing user:
To change an existing users details:
This screen appears when you Modify (Edit) an existing user, or create a new
user.
Sample Screen (Click to view)
User Name |
The user name can not be changed. |
Password |
The password for the current user. Passwords are case sensitive. When creating or changing a password, enter it in the Verify field also. |
Dial-in | |
Enable dial-in access |
Use this to suspend or enable dial-in access. |
Connect Time limit |
After this time period, the user is disconnected. Allowable values are 0 (default) to 999 minutes. Zero means no time limit. |
Call Back |
Disabled:-
User can simply dial-in; the device will not hang-up and call back. |