Security; Device Security - GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual

Device Security

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• —Read-only indication of the current IP address
Current IP Address
programmed.
•
Current Subnet Mask
programmed.
•
Current Default Gateway
default gateway programmed.
• —The radio requires a local IP address to support
Static IP Address
remote management and serial device (terminal server) services.
An IPv4 IP address should be entered in this field, unless DHCP
is enabled, in which case it is not required.
• —This refers to the radio's IPv4 local subnet
Static IP Netmask
mask. This parameter is used when the radio attempts to send a
locally-initiated message, either from the terminal server, or a
management process. You need not define it if DHCP is enabled.
•
Static Default Gateway
way device, typically a router connected to the radio.
• —Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) handles
DHCP
the assignment of IP parameters (Address, Netmask, Gateway) to
all units in a network, and allows for introducing new devices on
the network with minimal manual intervention. The assigned
parameters are valid for a specific "lease" time, at which point
they can be reassigned or renewed.

Security

The transceiver offers a number of safeguards against unauthorized
management access and protection of payload data. All of these features
are accessed via the security configuration screens.
• —This parameter is used to specify whether or not a
Local Security
local log-in is required when using the transceiver's menu system.
The default setting is
most circumstances. Setting this parameter to
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—Read-only indication of the subnet mask
—Read-only indication of the current
—This is the IPv4 address of the default gate-
, and is appropriate for
Local Login Required
MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. D
No Local Login