Administrator Site Privilege Hint in Nebula Control Center (NCC)

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In Nebula Control Center (NCC) version 18.20, Zyxel has introduced a helpful new feature called the Administrator Site Privilege Hint. This enhancement aims to provide a message when setting up site-specific privileges for administrator accounts, addressing common user questions about accessing site-level privilege settings.

Overview of the Administrator Site Privilege Hint

The Administrator Site Privilege Hint is a simple but effective message that appears when creating or editing administrator accounts within NCC. This hint provides a reminder about how to properly set up privileges for accounts that require access at the site level, helping administrators avoid confusion and ensuring that the correct privilege tier is assigned.

How the Site Privilege Hint Works

When adding or modifying an administrator account in NCC, users now see a hint guiding them through the steps for enabling site-level privileges. Here’s how it works:

1. Selecting Organization-Level Privileges:
   • When creating a new account, administrators have the option to assign either organization-wide privileges or site-specific privileges.
   • If an administrator only selects organization-wide privileges (such as "Full Access"), the site-specific privilege option will not be visible. This can be confusing for users who expect to see both organization and site privilege options.
2. Enabling Site Privilege Settings:
   • To access site-specific privilege settings, administrators need to set the organization-level privilege to None or Read-Only.
   • Once one of these two options is selected, the site privilege options become available, allowing administrators to assign varying levels of access (e.g., Full, Monitor-Only, or Installer) to specific sites.
3. Site Privilege Hint Message:
   • A new hint message now appears when attempting to set site-specific privileges. This hint reminds users that they must select None or Read-Only at the organization level to unlock site-specific privilege options.
   • This guidance helps reduce setup errors and makes it easier for users to configure accounts as intended.

Summary of Steps to Enable Site Privileges with the New Hint

To assign site-specific privileges for a new or existing administrator account, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Administrator section within the NCC.
2. Select Add New Account or edit an existing account.
3. In the Organization Privilege dropdown, select either None or Read-Only.
4. Once selected, the Site Privilege options will appear, allowing you to assign site-specific permissions.

By following these steps and noting the new hint message, administrators can easily access and assign the correct privilege tiers for each site.

Conclusion

The Administrator Site Privilege Hint is a practical, user-friendly addition to NCC 18.20 that improves the experience of configuring account privileges. By providing guidance directly within the interface, Zyxel ensures that users can more easily manage site-specific access without confusion.