Configuring global security settings

Last Updated : Nov 03, 2025 |

About this task

Configure global security settings, such as TLS version, USB mode, administrator password for the Settings menu, and screensaver. You can configure an HTTPS and SSH connection for the web interface. You can also disable the Wi-Fi capability to configure the web interface settings only through an Ethernet connection.

Procedure

  1. On the Settings menu, go to Security > System Security.
  2. On the System Security page, for the TLS setting, select the TLS protocol version.

    To apply the new TLS protocol version, after clicking Save, go to Settings > Account > SIP Account and toggle the Enable SIP switch off and on.

  3. For the USB Management setting, select one of the following options:
    • USB Enabled: To enable data exchange with a USB drive or connection to a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse.

    • External Data Storage Disabled: To connect to a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse, and disable data exchange with a USB drive.

    • USB Disabled: To disable data exchange with a USB drive and connection to USB devices.

  4. To set the number of failed login attempts after which your web interface account gets locked, select the Failed Login Attempt Lockout check box.
  5. If you enable failed login attempt configuration, for the Login Attempts Limit setting, select the number of failed login attempts before locking your account.

    After a configured number of failed login attempts, you must reactivate the HTTPS connection to the web interface. For more information, see Configuring global settings.

  6. To set an expiration time for the web interface password, select the Enable Password Expiry check box.
  7. If you enable password expiration time configuration, for the Password Expiry Period setting, select the number of days after which you need to change your web interface password.
  8. To enable an HTTPS connection for the web interface, select the Enable WEB Service check box.
  9. If you enable an HTTPS connection, in the WEB Access Password field, type the web interface password.

    You must type a password that is 8 to 16 characters long, including upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters.

  10. After enabling an HTTPS connection, in the WEB Port field, type the HTTPS port number.
  11. To enable an SSH connection for the web interface, select the Enable SSH Service check box.

    You can enable and access an SSH connection only under the guidance of Avaya Support personnel.

  12. If you enable an SSH connection, in the SSH Access Password field, type the web interface password, and in the SSH Port field, type the SSH port number.
  13. To enable the administrator password for the Settings menu, select the Enable Admin Password check box.

    You enter the administrator password only once during a login session before accessing the Settings menu. Enable the administrator password to secure your administering level configurations.

  14. If you enable the administrator password, in the Admin Password field, type the password for the Settings menu.

    You must type a password that is 8 to 16 characters long, including upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters.

  15. To enable a screensaver for the web interface, select the Enable Screensaver check box.
  16. If you enabled the screensaver, for the Start Screensaver Time setting, select the screen idle time after which the screensaver is activated.
  17. To lock the computer screen after the screensaver time elapses, select the Enable Lock Screen check box.
  18. If you enable the lock screen, in the PIN field, type a PIN code to unlock the screen.
  19. To disable the Wi-Fi capability for the codec, select the Disable WiFi check box.

    If you purchase an Avaya Room System C190 model without the Wi-Fi capability, this setting is unavailable.

  20. Click Save.