You can assign an extender password to a user using Communication Manager. You can assign one password for each Communication Manager port.
Use the Remote Extender Personal Computer in the server room to perform this procedure.
In this example, we will set a system-generated random password for a user named John Doe.
Procedure
Double-click the Security icon.
Double-click User Password for User 01.
Select Enable Password to enable the password.
Click random.
This means that the password is a system generated random number. The system displays a 10-digit number in the Password field. Take note of this number, your user will need it at home to access the server running Communication Manager.
Enter Doe, John and click OK.
This is the last name and first name of the user. The system returns you to the Password Manager screen.
Select CommLink:Select Cards.
The system displays a screen containing a list of cards (for example, Card A, Card B, and so on). Each card corresponds to a port on your Avaya Server.
Select Card A and click OK.
Select CommLink:Upload Password.
The system displays the error message screen with the message “Administrator password not loaded".
Click OK.
Enter 123456 and click OK.
Select CommLink:Upload Password.
When upload is complete, click OK.
Select File:Save As.
Enter doe.fil in the File field and click OK to save your changes.
