Nortel 2526T Configuration

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26 Using security in your networkATTENTIONBy default, password security is disabled for the non-SSH software image andenabled for the SSH software image.Default passwordsFor the standard software image, the default password for RO is "user"and "secure" for RW.For the secure software image, the default password for RO is "userpasswd"and "securepasswd" for RW.HTTP port number changeWith this feature, you can define the UDP or TCP port number used forHTTP connections to the switch.This feature provides enhanced security and network access. Port number80 is the default port for communication between the Web client and theserver. With this feature, you can modify the HTTP port while the switch isrunning. The HTTP port value is saved in NVRAM, and also is saved acrossreboots of the switch.For more information, see "Changing the http port number" (page 43).Simple Network Management ProtocolThe Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series supports Simple NetworkManagement Protocol (SNMP).SNMP is traditionally used to monitor Unix systems, Windows systems,printers, modem racks, switches, routers, power supplies, Web servers,and databases. Any device that runs software that can retrieve SNMPinformation can be monitored.You can also use SNMP to change the state of SNMP-based devices. Forexample, you can use SNMP to shut down an interface on your device.SNMP Version 1 (SNMPv1)SNMP Version 1 (SNMPv1) is a historic version of the SNMP protocol. Itis defined in RFC 1157 and is an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)standard.Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 SeriesSecurity — Configuration and ManagementNN47215-505 (323165-B) 02.01 Standard4.1 19 November 2007Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks.