Accessing the IPLink software CLI task list 43IPLink Software Configuration Guide 4 • Accessing the CLIUpon logging in you are in operator execution mode, indicated by the “>” as command line prompt. Now youcan enter system commands.Note Details on screen in figure 7, such as the IP address in the system promptand window header bar, may be different on your IPLink device.Selecting a secure passwordIt is not uncommon for someone to try to break into (often referred to as hacking) a network device. The net-work administrator should do everything possible to make the network secure. Carefully read the questionsbelow and see if any applies to you:• Do your passwords consist of a pet’s name, birthdays or names of friends or family members, your licenseplate number, social security number, favorite number, color, flower, animal, and so on?• Do you use the same password repeatedly? (Example: Your ATM PIN, cell phone voice mail, house alarmsetting code, etc.)• Could your password or a portion thereof be found in the dictionary?• Is your password less than six characters long?To prevent unauthorized access, you should select passwords that are not dictionary words or any of the above-mentioned examples. Every password should be at least 6 characters long and include at least one capital letter,one number, and one lowercase letter.A good example of a password is: 3BmshtrYou are probably asking yourself, “How am I going to remember that?” It’s easy, the password above is an acro-nym taken from: “three blind mice, see how they run.” Making a good password is that easy—but please, don’tuse the above example password for your IPLink device!Password encryptionPassword encryption is the same for all passwords: administrator/operator accounts, PPP, DynDNS, and soon). You can enter the password in two formats:• Plain text, for example: secretpassword• Encrypted, for example: HUAvCYeILWZz33hQvS0IEpQ==encryptedWhen executing the command show running-config, the passwords are always displayed in encrypted for-mat. A password is encrypted by entering it in plain text, then executing the show running-config command.You may also store it permanently into the startup-config by using the command copy running-configstartup-config.You are responsible for creating a new administrator account tomaintain system security. Patton Electronics accepts no responsi-bility for losses or damage caused by loss or misuse of pass-words. Please read the following sections to secure your networkequipment properly.IMPORTANT
