Chapter 4 The Web Configurator
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4.5 Switc h Lo c ko ut
You could block yourself (and all others) from managing the NSW if you do one of the following:
1
Delete the management VLAN (default is VLAN 1).
2
Delete all port-based VLANs with the CPU port as a member. The “CPU port” is the management port of
the NSW.
3
Filter all traffic to the CPU port.
4
Disable all ports.
5
Misconfigure the text configuration file.
6
Forget the password and/or IP address.
7
Prevent all services from accessing the NSW.
8
Change a service port number but forget it.
Note: Be careful not to lock yourself and others out of the NSW.
4.6 Re se tting the NSW
You can reset your NSW via the web configurator, or the reset button on the front panel according to
the NSW you’re using.
4.7 Lo g g ing O ut o f the We b C o nfig ura to r
Click
Lo g o ut
in a screen to exit the web configurator. You have to log in with your password again after
you log out. This is recommended after you finish a management session for security reasons.
You also have to log in with your password again, when the NSW times out.
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Web Configurator: Logout Screen
