EX3500 User Groups

About this task

EX3500 switch user groups are stored in a local database on the WiNG service platform. Each user group can be assigned unique access levels and passswords to provide administrative priority.

To set an EX3500 user group configuration:

Procedure

  1. Go to Configuration > Management > EX3500 Management Policy.
    The screen lists those EX3500 management policies created thus far. Select Add to create a new EX3500 management policy, Edit to modify an existing policy or Delete to remove an obsolete policy. Existing lists can be copied or renamed as needed.
  2. If creating a new EX35000 user group, assign it a Name up to 32 characters. Select Continue.
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  3. Select Add to create a new EX3500 user group, Edit to modify an existing group or Delete to remove an obsolete group. Set the following User Group attributes:
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    Access Level Use the spinner control to set an access level from 0 - 15 serving as the access priority of each user group requesting access and interoperability with an EX3500 switch. Access level 0 corresponds to a guest user with minimal access to commands while access level 15 corresponds to an administrator user with full access to all commands.
    Hash Type Select either 0 or 7 to define the hash in plain text (0) or encrypted characters (7).
    Admin Password Create a 32 character maximum password for the EX3500 user group.
  4. Select OK when completed to update the EX3500 user group configuration. Select Reset to revert the screen back to its last saved configuration.