Security - GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual

Device Security
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• —This refers to the radio's IPv4 local subnet mask.
Static IP Netmask
This parameter is used when the radio attempts to send a
locally-initiated message, either from the terminal server, or a
management process. You do not need to 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
might be useful in cases where only a small number peo-
Required
ple with administrative duties have physical access to the radio,
and need to access the menu frequently. In this mode, the menu
operation behaves identically to the Administrator level login.
• —Telnet access is a powerful feature that allows man-
Telnet Access
agement of the radio via an Ethernet connection. This may be
done locally, using a cable connected to the management PC, or
at any distance using an IP/Ethernet network connection. Telnet
access is also possible over the air if the Ethernet Bridging feature
is enabled. Any user with the IP address of the radio can log in to
the unit with this method.
•
Remote Dlink Console
• — Applies security restrictions to network-wide
Dlink Security
diagnostic data. The default setting is
enabled, users performing network-wide diagnostics must per-
form a special login sequence via DLINK before being able to
change the configuration of the radio via DLINK.
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—This is the IPv4 address of the default gate-
, and is appropriate for
Local Login Required
— Contact GEMDS for more information.
OFF
No Local Login
. If is
Dlink Security
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