Changing the default password

Change the default password of 0 (zero) to help reduce unauthorized access. Default account settings are often the source of unauthorized access by malicious users.

Prerequisites:

• Open a Security Configuration File in the ION Setup Security wizard.

To change the default password:

1. In the ION Setup Security wizard, click Next to navigate to Define individual users/passwords.
2. Highlight USER1, and then click Password.
3. Enter and confirm the new password.

Tip: Hover over the text fields for character requirement details. Use a combination of different characters to help strengthen the password. A password can be up to 16 characters long.

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LOSS OF ACCESS

Ensure that the password you set is compatible with the device front panel and any software used to communicate with the device.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in loss of access to the device.

While ION Setup supports up to 16 character passwords, some ION software clients may not yet support passwords longer than 6 alphanumeric characters.

4. Click OK.
5. Next, either:
   • Continue configuring the meter security settings.
   • Click Finish to push your security configuration changes to the meter.