User Database


Overview

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.


Users Screen

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:


User Details Screen

This screen appears when you Modify (Edit) an existing user, or create a new user.
Sample Screen (Click to view)

Data - User Details Screen

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.
Roaming:- After providing their name and password, the user is prompted for the call-back number.
Fixed:- The number entered in the Telephone No. field is always used as the call-back number.