Avalanche User Guide - Wavelink

Chapter 4: Managing User Accounts 43Configuring Integrated LogonAvalanche allows Console users to log in to the Avalanche Console using the same informationthey use to log in to the network.Integrated logon is disabled by default; however, you can enable authentication through theSecure Plus authentication service or through Windows Active Directory LDAPauthentication. When you select to use Windows Active Directory LDAP service, users areauthenticated using standard Java LDAP APIs. You must specify the IP address of the server.When you select either integrated logon option, users with network logins can log on to theAvalanche Console as Normal users. These accounts will not have any permissions assigned tothem until an administrator configures permissions for each user.If you have configured user accounts in the User Management dialog box and then enable theintegrated logon feature, those users configured in the Console will not be allowed to accessthe Console. The only users allowed to access the Console will be those that can beauthenticated through integrated logon.NOTE: The default amcadmin account will able to login with or without integrated logonenabled.To enable integrated logon:1 Click Tools > User Management.The User Management dialog box appears.2 Select from the following options:• Enable the Windows Active Directory Authentication through Wavelink Secure PlusServer option.• Enable the Authentication through LDAP Server option and then enter the address ofthe LDAP Server.3 Click OK.4 Log out of the Console.Avalanche is now configured to recognized authenticated system users.Changing PasswordsIf you have an Administrator account, you can change any user account password. Users withNormal accounts cannot change passwords for any account.