Digi TS8, 16 manual Configuration Prerequisites, Logging On As Root from the Command Line

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Configuration Prerequisites

Accessing the Command Line from a Locally-Connected Terminal

Use this procedure to access the command line and the configuration from a terminal connected to one of the PortServer TS 8/16’s serial ports.

1.Connect a terminal or PC to a serial port on the PortServer TS 8/16.

•For a terminal, use the cable that came with your package.

•For a Windows Hyperterminal connection, use the cable that came in the package, a straight- through DB25-to-DB9 modem cable, and gender changers as required.

2.Configure the parameters of the terminal or terminal emulation software to work with the Digi serial port. The default port settings are:

•VT 100 emulation

•9600 baud

•8-bit character

•1 stop bit

•No parity

3.Log in as the root user. The default password is dbps.

Logging On As Root from the Command Line

1.At the login prompt, enter the following: root

2.At the password prompt, supply the root password. The default is dbps.

Accessing the Command Line from a Telnet Session

Use this procedure to access the command line and the configuration from a Telnet session. This procedure assumes that you have configure the Digi device with an IP address already. See "Configuring the IP Address" on page 2-1.

1.To Telnet to the PortServer TS 8/16, enter the following command from a command prompt on another networked device, such as a server:

telnet ip-address

where ip-addressis the PortServer TS 8/16’s IP address Example: telnet 192.3.23.5

2.Log in as the root user. The default password is dbps.

Accessing the Configuration from the Web Interface

Use this procedure to access the configuration from the web interface. This procedure assumes that you have configured the Digi device with an IP address already. See "Configuring the IP Address" on page 2-1.

1.Access the PortServer TS 8/16 from a web browser by specifying the PortServer TS 8/16’s IP address in the URL window.

2.Log on as root. The default password is dbps.

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Contents PortServer TS 8/16 Configuration and Administration Guide Page Contents Chapter Configuring Users Page Introduction This ChapterSetup Overview About Entering Commands on the Command Line About This GuideSupported Devices Access Resource CD Card Other Documents in the LibraryAbout Configuration Methods Configuring the PortServer TS 8/16 from a Telnet SessionConfiguring the PortServer TS 8/16 from the Web Interface Downloading a Configuration FileConfiguration Prerequisites Logging On As Root from the Command LineAccessing the Command Line from a Telnet Session Accessing the Configuration from the Web InterfaceConfiguring the IP Address Options for Configuring the IP Address and Mask OptionsConfiguring the Ethernet Interface with DPA-Remote ProcedureStarting Point Configuring the IP Address Using Ping-ARP Configuring the Ethernet Interface from the Command Line Configuring an IP Address using Dhcp and RarpManual Configuration Procedure Manual Configuration ExampleConfiguring an IP Address using Dhcp and Rarp Configuring Ports for RealPort What is RealPort? Configuring the RealPort SoftwareConfiguration Options About RealPortConfiguring Ports Web Interface Configuring Ports for RealPort Command Line ExampleConfiguring Ports for Printers Configuration Considerations Configuring Ports for Printers Web Interface Configuring Printer Connections Command LineTips for telnet and rsh Printing Related InformationConfiguring Printer Connections Command Line Configuring a Port for Direct-Access Printing Configuring a Port for Direct-Access Printing Configuring Ports for Terminals Configuring Ports for Terminals Web Interface Configuring Ports for Terminals Command LinePort Defaults Configuring Typical PC Connections About Computer ConnectionsAbout Computer Connections Configuring Ports for Modems Tips on Configuring a Modem Configuring Ports for Modems Web Interface Before You Begin Configuring PPP Configuring PPP Connections Web Interface Configuring Inbound PPP Connections Command Line Configuring Inbound PPP Connections Example Configuring Outbound PPP Connections Command Line Set user name=name n1=telephone-number Configuring IP Routing What is Routing Introduction to RoutingTypes of Routing About RIP Routing Updates PortServer TS 8/16 Participation in RIP Updates Configuring Static Routes Example Route Using the Ethernet InterfaceExample Route Using a PPP Link Configuring Dynamic Routes Using RIP Example Dynamic RoutesConfiguring Proxy ARP Configuring Proxy ARP Configuring Autoconnection Configuring a Port for Autoconnection Web Interface Configuring Autoconnection By Port Command LineAbout Autoconnection Configuring a User for Autoconnection Web Interface Configuring a User for Autoconnection Command LineConfiguring a User for Autoconnection Command Line Configuring Console Management Configuring Console Management Web Interface Configuring Console Management Command LineAbout Console Management Example SSH2 and Menu Access Example Alternate IP Addresses10-4 Configuring Security Features Controlling Access to the PortServer TS 8/16 Configuration Controlling Access to Inbound PortsControlling Access to Outbound Ports Controlling Access to the PortServer TS 8/16 Command LineUsing Radius to Authenticate Users What is RADIUS?Radius Components Radius Table KeyConfiguring Radius Web Interface Radius Accounting Attributes RFCHow Radius Works Configuring Radius Command Line Radius Command Line Configuration ExampleIssuing User Passwords Configuring SSH Version 2 for Secure Communication Password ProtectionUsing a Public Key Configuring DNS About the Domain Name System Configuration Procedures Procedure for Using a Name ServerProcedure for Using a Host File 13-4 Configuring Snmp About Snmp and the PortServer TS 8/16 Agent Configuration Procedure Web Interface Configuration Procedure Command LineConfiguration Example 14-4 Managing the OS and Configuration Upgrading the OS Firmware Web Interface Upgrading the OS Firmware Command Line Prerequisite TaskConfiguring PortServer TS 8/16 from a Remote Host When To Use Remote ConfigurationRules for Editing a Configuration file Copying the Configuration File to a HostCpconf fromhost=199.250.121.12cnfg-fle Resetting the Configuration to Defaults RadiusConfiguring Users About Configuring Users Common User FeaturesConfiguration Methods Configuring a User Web Interface Configuring a User Command Line Examples Configuration Examples Terminal Server Configuration Without RealPort ConfigurationConfiguration Notes IllustrationTerminal Server Configuration Using Autoconnection Terminal Server Configuration Using RealPort Dial-In PPP Connection Using Radius Dial-In PPP Connection Using Radius PortServer TS 8/16 Troubleshooting Symptom PortServer TS 8/16 Does Not Boot IntroductionSymptom Cannot Telnet to the PortServer TS 8/16 AssumptionsSymptom Trouble Accessing a Port Running PortServer TS 8/16 Hardware DiagnosticsProcedure Running the Post Using the LEDs Procedure Running the Post from a TerminalRunning PortServer TS 8/16 Post Troubleshooting Tftp Problems Verifying Tftp on a Unix SystemResetting PortServer TS 8/16 Configuration to Defaults Command Line ProcedureFront Panel Procedure Verifying the PortServer TS 8/16 IP Address 17-9 Checking for Duplicate IP Addresses Pinging an IP Address Verifying the Network Cabling Verifying the RealPort Process AIX Verifying the RealPort ProcessHP-UX Verifying the RealPort Process Linux Verifying the RealPort ProcessWindows NT Verifying the RealPort Service Windows 2000 Verifying the RealPort ServiceSolaris Verifying the RealPort Process Checking and Changing Port Configuration RealPortDigi Contact Information Digi International Bren Road East Minnetonka, MN

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