Avalanche User Guide - Wavelink

Chapter 4: Managing User Accounts 38The new account is available. However, if a new user is set as a Normal user, that user willnot have access to any areas of the Console until permissions are assigned to that user. Formore information, see Assigning User Permissions on page 39.Creating User GroupsIn addition to individual user accounts, you can create user groups. Users assigned to a usergroup will have permissions for all areas associated with that user group in addition to thepermissions granted for their individual accounts.For convenience, there are default user groups created, including:• Software Admin• Help Desk• Network AdminThese user groups are set with a series of default permissions. You can edit the permissions forthe groups to suit your needs or create a new user group.To create a new user group:1 Click Tools > User Management.The User Management dialog box appears.2 Click Add.The Add User or Group dialog box appears.3 Select the User Group option.4 In the Group Name text box, enter the name of the group.5 In the Users list, check all users that you want to add to the group.NOTE: If you have not added any Normal users, the list box will be empty. See CreatingUser Accounts on page 36 for information about creating users.6 From the Type drop-down list, select if the user group is Normal or Administrator.7 You can assign regional and profile permissions by clicking on the tabs now, or anAdministrator can modify permissions later.8 When you are finished, click OK.To view the users in a user group:1 Click Tools > User Management.