Password Recovery 107You may want to disable password recovery if you are concerned aboutthe security of the Webcache. When password recovery is enabled,anyone who has physical access to the Webcache can potentially changethe password and lock you out of the management interfaces.CAUTION: 3Com recommends that you leave Password Recoveryenabled. If you disable it and subsequently forget the password for theadmin username, you will have to return the Webcache to 3Com.To enable or disable Password Recovery using the Web interface:1 Log in to the Web interface.2 Click Device on the Toolbar.3 Select Security > Recovery in the Navigation Tree. The Password Recoveryscreen is displayed.4 Check Enable Password Recovery Feature to enable Password Recovery,or uncheck Enable Password Recovery Feature to disable it.5 Click OK.Performing PasswordRecoveryUse the password recovery method outlined below to define a newpassword for the admin username:1 Access the Command Line Interface and enter the username “recover”and password “recover” to place the Webcache in password recoverymode. The Webcache remains in password recovery mode for amaximum of 30 seconds, before it returns to the CLI login prompt.2 Reboot the Webcache whilst it is in password recovery mode by removingthe power cord from the power socket at the rear of the Webcache andreinserting it.3Com recommends that you access the CLI in this instance by connectinga standard null-modem cable to the console port on the Webcache.Remove the power cord and then reinsert it to reboot the Webcachebefore the password recovery mode resets.You cannot use a soft reboot operation to reset the password of theadmin username. This will end the password recovery procedure andreturn you to the CLI login prompt.3 When the Webcache has rebooted enter a new password for the adminusername.dua1611-5aaa04.book Page 107 Friday, November 29, 2002 8:56 PM
