Configure General System Settings

1. From the menu, select Administration > System.
2. The General Settings page opens.
3. If there are unassigned switch license vouchers, the Unassigned Switch License Vouchers list displays. Assign the switch license vouchers to the available devices.
   

   Note

   You can change your switch license voucher selection before selecting Assign, but not afterward. Assigned switch licenses vouchers cannot be transferred to another device.
4. Review any expiring entitlements that display in the Expiring Entitlements pane.
   

   Expiring Entitlements List

   
5. (Optional) If you enabled location analytics in a site's advanced settings, enter your ExtremeLocation contract number in theAccount Number field in the ExtremeLocation pane.
   

   Extreme Location Account Number Field

   
6. Edit the Security Policy Settings pane, and then select Save Security Settings. These enhanced security policy settings are global.
   

   Security Policy Settings

   

   Enable Account Lockout	Set the number of failed login attempts allowed before a user has to request a password to be reset. Default: 5
   Enable Password Expiry	Set the number of days that the password will be valid before it expires and the user is prompted to select a new password. Default: 90
   Password Reuse	Limits the number of times a user can reuse previous passwords. The higher the number, the more secure the account is.
   Password Min Length	Set the minimum number of characters that a user is forced to enter to have a valid password. A password will not be created unless this minimum is met. Default: 8
   Passwords must contain	Set the parameters that a user must follow when creating a password. Your policy can include enforcing at least one upper case letter, one lower case letter, one digit, or one of these symbols: !, @, $, %, -
   Login IP Ranges	Enable this option to allow access to the dashboard only from IP addresses in the specified ranges. Enter the IP address ranges in the text field that displays when this option is selected. Use the format XXX.XX.XX.XXX - XXX.XX.XX.XXX.
   Two Factor Authentication	Globally enables two-factor authentication (also known as 2FA) for increased security. Uses the Google Authenticator app to generate a code that must be entered during login, in addition to the account password.

7. Edit the remaining fields.
   

   MSTP, Captive Portal, and Contract Activation

   

   MSTP Enabled	Enable or disable MSTP. This setting applies to the entire network managed from the cloud management. MSTP enablement allows the bundling of multiple VLANs into one spanning tree topology.
   Captive Portal	Determine how you would like to handle attempts made by background operating system processes to discover the captive portal, when one is enabled. The user interface displays text to help you decide which option to use. In general, use the Allow the OS to discover the portal option, unless directed to do otherwise by Support or your captive portal provider.
   Activate a Contract Number	Select Activate to add a contract number manually.

8. Select Save in the upper right corner of the screen.
   Your changes are saved.