Access the Administration Console

The first administrator must create or configure a number of elements in the Console before creating other Administration Console users. Read this section before creating additional console users.

Note: For more information on the Console functionality each type of user can access, and for information on how to create other users, see the Getting Started.

From the Windows Start menu, point to Programs, ActivID, AAA, and then click Admin Console.
- For the first Administrator to log on to the Console immediately after installation, enter the credentials set during the installation (see Install the AAA Server).
- For all subsequent console users (with authentication devices), see your device user manual for procedures on authenticating with smart cards, USB devices, or software and hardware tokens.
Option 1: If you are the first Administrator to log on to the console, then enter the static credentials set during installation. Later, you can change your authentication method to use a smart card or token.
1. Enter the Username and Password set during installation.
2. Click OK.
Option 2: If you are NOT the first Administrator to access the Administration Console, there are two different authentication dialog boxes. Take the appropriate action as illustrated below.
- To authenticate using an ActivID smart card or USB key, select the relevant reader from the Authentication type drop-down list and enter the PINCode.
- To authenticate using an ActivID token, select External from the from the Authentication type drop-down list. Enter your Username and a Response to the displayed challenge.