Changing the Administrator Password of the Behnke Station
The administrator password protects access to the configuration of the Behnke Station. Only with this password can you log in to the web interface and change the device settings. In the factory default state, the administrator password is admin. For security reasons, you should change this password immediately after commissioning, as a known default password poses a security risk.
Note
In a future version, default passwords will no longer be used. This increases the security of our products and at the same time meets fundamental cybersecurity requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Important
Keep the new password in a safe place. A forgotten administrator password cannot be read out. In this case, the Behnke Station must be reset to factory settings using the configuration button, which means the entire configuration is lost. The procedure is described on the page Forgotten administrator passwordThis page carries no version. This notice is generated automatically and was not written by an editor..
It is assumed that the Behnke-Station is already set up to the extent that access to the web interface is possible. If this is not the case, please follow the instructions provided with your base electronics (manualsThis page carries no version. This notice is generated automatically and was not written by an editor.) and refer to the technical manualRecently updated — within the last 72 hoursThis page carries no version. This notice is generated automatically and was not written by an editor. to complete the basic setup.
1. Configuring the Administrator Password
- Open your browser
- Go to the web interface of the Behnke Station
- Log in
- In the sidebar on the left, click the menu item
- Navigate to the section Web interface
- There you will find the option Administrator password
1.1 Permitted Characters
The following characters may be used for the administrator password:
a-z A-Z 0-9 ! ? # $ % & ( ) * + , - . / : ; = [] | { } ^ _
Tip
Choose a password that is as long as possible. The Behnke Station evaluates the entered password and, if the password is too simple (for example, as long as the default password admin is still entered), indicates this below the input field with the message The current password is very insecure.
2. Saving the Administrator Password
- Enter the new password in the option Administrator password
- Click to save the configuration
- Then log in again to verify the new password
3. FAQ
Note
I have forgotten the administrator password
The password cannot be read out, and access to the configuration cannot be opened without a password. The Behnke Station must be reset to factory settings using the configuration button on the back of the electronics box. The procedure is described on the page Forgotten administrator passwordThis page carries no version. This notice is generated automatically and was not written by an editor..
Note
When opening the configuration, the message "Configuration is currently not possible because another user is configuring the device" appears
Several users can log in at the same time with the same password, but at most one user can access the configuration. As long as another user has the configuration open, additional users receive this message.
If a user does not leave the configuration correctly — for example, by simply closing the browser or switching to another page without logging out — access remains blocked at first and is only possible again after one minute has passed.
- Log out of open sessions using Logout
- Then wait one minute and open the configuration again
Note
Login is blocked after several failed attempts
If the option Block login on abuse in the section Web interface is set to yes, login is blocked for a certain time after a wrong password has been entered several times.
At first, login is blocked only briefly. Further failed login attempts increase the blocking period up to a maximum of 24 hours. After a correct login once the blocking period has expired, the blocking period is reset. It can also be reset by restarting the device.
Note
Is the security code the same as the administrator password?
No. The security code in the section Configuration mode protects the configuration via telephone, keypad or display. It is independent of the administrator password of the web interface and must be changed separately.