NSG 9000-6G - Harmonic Inc

Chapter 3 Configuring Platform Parameters
Configuring Device Security
gateway must be in the same NSG subnet for each GbE port.
Interface - Open the list and select the physical port to outflow this routing.
Delete - Check this box to remove this route. The route is removed once you click
Delete Route.
3.8 Configuring Device Security
Configure the following as explained below:
Passwords, see 3.8.1 Setting a Password on page 31
Firewall IP tables, see 3.8.2 Controlling Access - Firewall IP Tables on page 31
Access protocols, see 3.8.3 Controlling Access - Device Access Protocols on page 33
3.8.1 Setting a Password
1. Select the Platform tab.
2. Select Chassis > Security tab.
3. Focus on the Change Password section.
4. In User Name, verify that the required user name appears.
If you logged as admin, you are authorized to change your password and the password of
all other users.
If you logged as Configure, you are authorized to change your password or the password
of Monitor.
5. In New Password, enter the new password.
6. In Verify Password, re-enter the new password.
7. To apply the password change, click Change Password.
When logging in, use the newly set password.
NOTE: After three unsuccessful login trials, or if you forgot the password/user name, reset your
password. To reset the password, call Harmonic Customer Support.
3.8.2 Controlling Access - Firewall IP Tables
To control the access to the NSG 9000-6G device, use the firewall IP tables of Linux native
firewall known as Uncomplicated Firewall. An experienced user only, should update the
firewall using the NSG 9000-6G Command Line Interface (CLI). Once the firewall is updated,
you can distribute the file to other NSG 9000-6G devices.
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