Change the access password

How to change the access password after creating a new configuration

You can change the password used to access the service tools device ID information at any time after the creation of a new local console on a network configuration. If you are working with partitions, you can change this password for the corresponding partition.
Note: The password is case sensitive and can be a maximum of 128 characters of mixed case. It is important that you remember this password. You will use this password during the connection process to sign on through theLAN Service Device Sign-on window.

To use the connection properties to change the access password, follow these steps:

  1. Select the connection name for which you will be changing the access password.
  2. Click Connection > Properties.
  3. Select the Access Password tab.
  4. For Current Password enter what you currently use for the access password.
  5. Enter the new password into the New Password and Confirm password fields, and then click OK.
Parent topic: Manage your local console on a network