1.2.2 Password SecurityTo maintain system security, system passwords are required to access certain programming functions of thePBX. By giving different users access to different passwords, it is possible to control the amount ofprogramming that each user is able to perform.The following types of system passwords are available:Password Description FormatSystem Password for User Used with the user-level programmer code to accessuser-level PC programming. The installer can specifywhich system programming settings are available.4 – 10charactersSystem Password forAdministratorUsed with the administrator-level programmer code toaccess administrator-level PC programming. The installercan specify which system programming settings areavailable.System Password forInstallerUsed with the installer-level programmer code to accessinstaller-level PC programming. All system programmingsettings are available.The three programmer codes used for PC programming can be set through Maintenance Console. For moreinformation about programmer codes, see 2.1.2 Access Levels.CAUTIONTo the Administrator or Installer regarding the system password1. Please provide all system passwords to the customer.2. To avoid unauthorised access and possible abuse of the PBX, keep the passwords secret, and informthe customer of the importance of the passwords, and the possible dangers if they become known toothers.3. The PBX has default passwords preset. For security, change these passwords the first time that youprogramme the PBX.4. Change the passwords periodically.5. It is strongly recommended that passwords of 10 numbers or characters be used for maximumprotection against unauthorised access. For a list of numbers and characters that can be used in systempasswords, see 1.1.2 Entering Characters.20 PC Programming Manual1.2.2 Password Security
