Create a New User and Group Template

1. Select Node tools > Config Templates.
   The CONFIG TEMPLATES page displays.

2. Click New Config Template.
   The PICK A CONFIG TYPE selection options expand.

3. Select Users & Groups.
   The ADD USERS AND GROUPS TEMPLATE page displays.

4. Enter a Name and Description for the template.

5. Set the group list:

   Note: Groups provided in the list replace any user defined groups on the node.

   1. Click Add Group.
      The ADD GROUP dialog displays.
   2. Enter the Group Name.
   3. Enter the Description.
   4. Select the Role; either Node Administrator or Node User.
   5. For the role Node User, check the Restrict accessible Serial Ports to enter the Permitted Serial Ports Range.
      Ranges use the format start-finish eg., 1,3-5,8.
   6. Click Add Group.

6. Set the user list:

   Note:  Users provided in this list replace any user defined users on the node.

   1. Click Add User.
      The ADD USER dialog displays.
   2. Enter the User Name.
   3. Enter the Description.
   4. Enter the Password and Passsword Confirmation.
   5. Check the Group Name(s) to select the Group Membership
   6. Click Add User.

7. Click Save Template.

Note:  When a Users and Groups template is pushed to a node, all custom groups on that node are replaced by groups defined in the template. If no users are in the new template, existing users remain on the node. To push users, the selected nodes must be running firmware version 4.3.0 or later.