IMS NMS for Password Changes

August 13, 2021

IMS NMS for Password Changes

Security of Network Device Passwords

Password changes are in the news! New regulations are requiring many companies to change their network device passwords to mitigate security risks. This includes large numbers of radios used to communicate to remote locations where oil and gas companies and utilities have equipment.

E2E's Network Management System (NMS) provides the ability to remotely push password changes. This can save a large amount of time and money by avoiding traveling to remote sites. Along with the advantage of making remote updates, the changes will be documented in logs that can be used for compliance.

A table highlighting which devices we support is below. We continually add new devices and functionality to better serve our customers. Contact us, if you're interested in learning more about additional functionality and features we offer as part of change management or if you have a device that isn't on the list.

Manufacturer/Vendor Model Password Change Other Change Management

GE MDS

Mercury, iNET I & II, WiYZ, Orbit, x7x0, TransNETs, SDx, Intrepid

Orbit - Yes

SDx - Yes

iNET - Yes

Mercury - Yes

Yes

4RF

Aprisa SR Series

Yes

Yes

FreeWave

FGR's via serial proxy, HT+, WavePro, Zumlink (ZP-PE)

HT+ - Yes

FGR+ - Yes

Yes

Mimomax

Tornado

Coming Soon

Yes

Radwin

Airmux 5000

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Cambium

450, 550, 820S, Force 180, Force 200, ePMP 1000, ePMP 2000

Coming Soon

No

Ubiquiti

NanoBeam, Rocket, AirFiber, AirGrid, Bullet, EdgeSwitch, LiteAP, LiteBeam

Coming Soon

No

Sierra Wireless

AirLink LS300, Raven, GX series

Coming Soon

No

GE

Reason Switches (requires separate license key)

No

Yes

ICMP Only

Ethernet devices (requires separate license key)

N/A

N/A