Western Telematic SRM-100 manual Introduction, Password Protected Access

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1.Introduction

The SRM-100 Secure Rack Modem is designed for applications that require secure, dial-up access to console ports on rack mounted equipment. WTI's Secure Rack Modem can recognize up to 100 passwords, track activity for each password and create a log record of successful and/or unsuccessful access attempts.

Password Protected Access

Up to 100 User Passwords can be stored in the SRM's non-volatile memory. Each User Password can be assigned a user name for easy reference, and an optional Dial Back number which instructs the unit to call the user at a predefined number before allowing access. A separate System Password restricts access to the SRM command mode, this allows the system administrator to contact the unit via modem in order to change parameters or check access activity. Access to the SRM Command Mode via the Console Port can also be password protected.

Access Activity Logs

The SRM-100 provides two convenient ways to track access activity; the Audit Log and the Password Directory. The Audit Log lists the 100 most recent connection attempts, including the time, date, password entered, port used, call duration, and reason for disconnect. The Password Directory displays user names, passwords and dial back numbers, and counts use of each individual password. The Audit Log and Password Directory can only be viewed by the System Administrator; callers who log on with a User Password are not allowed to view these screens.

Three Different Operating Modes

The SRM-100 provides three distinct operating modes; the User Mode, the Command Mode, and the Unsecured Mode.

·User Mode: Provides password protected access to the secure device connected to the SRM's serial modem port.

·Command Mode: Provides password protected access to the SRM Command Menus, which are used to define passwords and select configuration parameters.

·Unsecured Mode: When this mode is activated, the SRM will function similar to an unsecured modem; callers are allowed to access the secure device without entering a password.

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Contents Users Guide Firmware Version 1.13 and HigherTable of Contents List of Figures OperationPassword Protected Access IntroductionFeatures Typographic ConventionsUnit Description Front PanelPower Switch Back PanelConnecting a PC to the Console Port Applying Power to the UnitGetting Started Communicating with the SRM-100 Commands Modem Port SettingsMT2834ZPX ATZSRM-100 Secure Rack Modem, Users Guide Hardware Installation Rack Mounting InstallationConnecting Power to the SRM-100 AC Powered UnitsDC Powered Units SetUp SwitchesDefault Modem Baud Rate Sw1, Sw2 Default Bits and Parity Sw4 Default Flow Control Format Sw3Default Rings to Answer Sw5 Default Modem Speaker Status Sw7 Default ARQ/Compression Status Sw6Default Security Mode Status Sw8 Initialize Unit to Default Settings Cable ConnectionModem Port Console PortTelco Line Command Mode Access Set-Up and ConfigurationAccess Via the Console Port Access via Modem General Parameters Menu General ParametersSuper ESCSet-Up and Configuration SRM-100 Secure Rack Modem, Users Guide Modem Parameters Modem Parameters MenuDTR SRM-100 Secure Rack Modem, Users Guide Save Parameters Password Directory Edit Password DirectoryAdd Name / Password EDIT/DELETE NAME/PASSWORD Edit / Delete from ListEdit / Delete from Search Viewing the Password Directory Password Directory Sample Data ShownZero Activity Counters Operation Password FunctionsSRM Operating Modes Console Port Password System PasswordUser Passwords Password on Dial Back Dial Back NumbersSuppressing the Confirmation Prompt Dialing Out from the Modem PortViewing the Audit Log Audit LogSRM-100 Secure Rack Modem, Users Guide Delete Entire Password Directory Utilities MenuZero All Activity Counters Delete Audit LogSend Test Message Default ParametersUpload Parameters Pass-Through Mode Console-Modem Download ParametersSaving and Restoring Parameters and Password Directory Sending Parameters to a FileRestoring Saved Parameters Console Port Interface DescriptionsModem Port Specifications CompatibilityCustomer Service Trademark and Copyright InformationIndex Index-1Index-2 Index-3