This article shows how to control USB access to the endpoint device in IGEL OS. You can allow or prohibit the use of USB devices on your endpoint. Specific rules for individual devices or device classes are possible.
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Menu path: Devices > USB Access Control
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USB access control is enabled and the following settings can be configured.
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USB access control is inactive. (Default)
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Default rule
Specifies whether the use of USB devices is allowed or prohibited.
Allow (Default)
Deny
Default permission
Default access rights for USB devices.
Read Only
Read/Write (Default)
Class Rules
Class rules apply to USB device classes. To manage the list of class rules:
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Rule
Specifies whether the use of the device class defined here is allowed or prohibited.
- Allow
-Deny (Default)
Class ID
Device class for which the rule should apply. (Examples: Audio, Printers, Mass Storage).
Name
Name of the rule
Device Rules
Device rules apply to specific USB devices. To manage the list of device rules:
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Rule
Specifies whether the use of the device defined here is allowed or prohibited.
-Allow
-Deny (Default)
Vendor ID
Hexadecimal ID of the device manufacturer
Product ID
Hexadecimal ID of the device
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Device UUID
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) of the device
Permission
Authorizations for access to the device
Possible values:
-Global setting: The default setting for hotplug storage devices is used; see
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the Default permission
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parameter under Devices > Storage Devices > Storage Hotplug. For more information,
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see Storage Hotplug.
-Read only
-Read/Write
Name
Name of the rule