Where a device needs a username and/or password to log in, a default password is usually provided to access the device during its initial setup, or after resetting it to the factory default settings. Manufacturers of such equipment typically use a simple password, such as admin or password on all equipment they ship, expecting users to change the password during configuration.
Where a device needs a username and/or password to log in, a default password is usually provided to access the device during its initial setup, or after resetting it to the factory default settings. Manufacturers of such equipment typically use a simple password, such as admin or password on all equipment they ship, expecting users to change the password during configuration.
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