Security - Accounts |
The NetRS is shipped without security being enabled. This means that initially anyone connected to the receiver that is using the web browser can control all aspects of the receiver. Although this is the initial state, it is not the recommended mode of operation. A security strategy that includes the use of one or more accounts is recommended. The use of a security strategy protects not only against malicious attacks on receiver operation, but also against the accidental change of critical receiver settings that can affect day-to-day operation.
The Security controls provided by the NetRS allow the user to define accounts on the receiver that require a password login. These accounts are used to enable or restrict access to various features of the GPS receiver. This mainly affects access to functions available through the web browser interface. Note that account names and passwords are case sensitive. The case must be typed exactly as the account name and the password were originally specified to login correctly.
Some additional operation, such as ftp, is also affected by this, although indirectly. Although the assignment of ftp accounts is not done here, if security is enabled only accounts with System Controls authority can control the operation of ftp. See the help page on the Internet controls for more information about ftp controls.
To create a new account use: Create a NEW Account
To edit an existing account use: Edit Accounts
Accounts can be assigned access rights to control the following:
sysadmin Account
The sysadmin account is always present on every system. The password has a default value that can be changed. The sysadmin account itself cannot be deleted and the capabilities associated with this account cannot be changed.
The sysadmin account is the most powerful account. It provides the ability to view and modify all controls. This account is used for setting up the most important security controls and administering the system.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: If the password to the sysadmin account is changed, record the password in a safe place to avoid problems in accessing and modifying receiver settings at a later date.
Other Accounts
The sysadmin account, or an account with System Controls access, is able to create and manage other accounts as needed. These accounts can be given arbitrary names, passwords, and access rights. This allows several File Access accounts to be created with separate names and passwords, or two or more accounts with control over GPS Controls and data logging.