Raritan Computer EMX2-111 User Manual
Chapter 6: Security
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Tip: If the desired time option is not listed, you can manually type the
desired time in this field. For example, you can type "4 min" to set
the time to 4 minutes.
desired time in this field. For example, you can type "4 min" to set
the time to 4 minutes.
5. Click OK to save the changes.
Tip: Keep the idle timeout to 20 minutes or less if possible. This reduces
the number of idle sessions connected, and the number of simultaneous
commands sent to the EMX.
the number of idle sessions connected, and the number of simultaneous
commands sent to the EMX.
Enabling Strong Passwords
Use of strong passwords makes it more difficult for intruders to crack
user passwords and access the EMX device. By default, strong
passwords should be at least eight characters long and contain upper-
and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters, such as @ or
&.
user passwords and access the EMX device. By default, strong
passwords should be at least eight characters long and contain upper-
and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters, such as @ or
&.
To force users to create strong passwords:
1. Choose Device Settings > Security > Password Policy. The
Password Policy dialog appears.
2. Select the Strong Passwords checkbox to activate the strong
password feature. The following are the default settings:
Minimum length
= 8 characters
Maximum length
= 32 characters
At least one lowercase character
= Required
At least one uppercase character
= Required
At least one numeric character
= Required
At least one special character
= Required
Number of restricted passwords in history
= 5
Note: The maximum password length accepted by the EMX is 32
characters.
characters.
3. Make necessary changes to the default settings.
4. Click OK to save the changes.