How to change the default administrator password
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Zyxel_Arisa
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The example shows administrators how to change the default administrator
password used for management access. Failure to change the default
administrator password is a security risk that allows unauthorized user access
to your device’s management.
Note:
All network IP addresses and subnet masks are used as examples in this article. Please replace them with your actual network IP addresses and subnet masks. This example was tested using XGS4600-32 (Firmware Version: V4.50).
1. Change the default administrator password
1-1. Enter the web GUI and go to Menu > Management > Access Control > Logins > Click Here. Enter the Old Password and New Password. Then click “Apply”.
1-2. After clicking the “Apply”, the browser will show a message similar below.
2. Test the Result
2-1. Close the web GUI and login again with the OLD password. The “Authentication Required” window will pop up again.
2-2. Use the new password to login. Switch-1 web GUI should be accessible.
Note:
All network IP addresses and subnet masks are used as examples in this article. Please replace them with your actual network IP addresses and subnet masks. This example was tested using XGS4600-32 (Firmware Version: V4.50).
1. Change the default administrator password
1-1. Enter the web GUI and go to Menu > Management > Access Control > Logins > Click Here. Enter the Old Password and New Password. Then click “Apply”.
1-2. After clicking the “Apply”, the browser will show a message similar below.
2. Test the Result
2-1. Close the web GUI and login again with the OLD password. The “Authentication Required” window will pop up again.
2-2. Use the new password to login. Switch-1 web GUI should be accessible.
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