Configure AP Device Credentials

Use device credentials to set up log in information for root or read-only administrators, change the name and password of the root admin, or add a read-only admin to an AP. Device-level credentials offer access to APs through Telnet, SSH, or console connections.

Note

At this level, you are making changes to the selected AP only. These changes always override the network policy configurations. To revert to the settings in the network policy, from the Device List, select the device host name, and use the Actions button.

A root admin has complete privileges, which include the ability to add, modify, and delete other administrators, and to reset the configuration. A read-only admin can view settings but cannot add, modify, or delete them. You can require that an admin be prompted for a password before accessing high-level privileged CLI commands. To configure a root admin with full capability, follow these steps:

Go to Manage > Devices.
Select an AP Host Name to see a details panel for that AP.
Select the Configure tab.
Under Configuration, select Device Credentials.
For an Administrator Account, enter the Admin Name and Password.
Passwords should contain at least 8 characters, including at least one number, one special character, and one uppercase character.
For a Read Only Administrator, enter the Admin Name and Password.
Passwords should contain at least 8 characters, including at least one number, one special character, and one uppercase character.
Configure the Primary CAPWAP Server and Secondary CAPWAP Server connections.
You can select an existing CAPWAP server from the drop-down list, or select the add icon to define a new server.
Configure a Shared Key for Authentication Passphrase.
Select Save Device Credentials.