Enabling web console access through a single IP address

You can specify a single IP address which can access the web console. Limiting access to a single IP address helps to prevent unauthorized access through an unknown system.

About this task

To allow access to the web Console from one IP address:

Procedure

  1. Edit the file /usr/local/dncauser/etc/runtime.conf.
  2. Search for the following line: 
    httpd_console_allow_from=
  3. If the line does not exist, add it.
  4. Set the value after the equals sign to the IP address from which you would to access the web console.
    For example: 
    httpd_console_allow_from=1.2.3.4
  5. The updated configuration file takes effect the next time the web server starts.