6 S ECURITYThis chapter contains information about ensuring that the Webcache1000/3000 is secure. It covers the following topics: What are Passwords? Setting Passwords What is Password Recovery? Enabling/Disabling Password Recovery Performing Password RecoveryWhat arePasswords?Whenever you manage the Webcache using the Web interface orCommand Line Interface, you need to log in with the admin usernameand password, as described in “Logging in as a Default User” onpage 58.CAUTION: To prevent unauthorized access and configuration of theWebcache, 3Com recommends that you set a password for the adminusername as soon as possible.Setting Passwords To set the password using the Web interface, you need to login as theadmin user and select Security -> Set Password in the Navigation Treeto access the Password Configuration screen. Then follow the stepsbelow.You are prompted to set a password for the admin user account duringthe Getting Started wizard, which automatically runs when you firstaccess the Webcache’s Web interface.
