Digi TS8, 16 manual About Autoconnection, Configuring a Port for Autoconnection Web Interface

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About Autoconnection

The autoconnection feature allows you to configure a user to access the PortServer TS 8/16 and then be automatically connected to a host on the LAN. You can implement autoconnection in the following ways:

By port. In this case, all port users are automatically connected to the same host. The PortServer TS 8/16 is completely transparent to them.

By user. In this case, a user is required to login and may be required to supply a password, but once the user is authenticated, an automatic connection to a host is made.

Configuring a Port for Autoconnection: Web Interface

This section describes how to configure a port for autoconnection from the web interface.

1.Access the web interface by entering the PortServer TS 8/16 IP address in a browser’s URL win- dow.

2.Log in to the PortServer TS 8/16 as root. The default password is dbps.

3.Select Configure and then Autoconnect from the menu.

4.Configure the port as required. Use the online help for more information.

5.To return to the main Ports menu, choose Ports from the Menu again.

Configuring Autoconnection By Port: Command Line

This section describes how to configure a port for autoconnection from the command line.

Procedure

This procedure describes how to set up a port for autoconnection only. It assumes that you have or will configure the port appropriately for a modem connection (see Chapter 5) or terminal connection (see Chapter 6).

To configure a port to provide automatic connections for all port users, supply a set ports command that specifies the following:

set ports range= range auto=on dest=ip-addressdport=tcp=port

where

range is a port or range of ports

ip-addressis the IP address of the host to which the autoconnection should be made

tcp-portis a TCP port to use for this connection

Example

In this example, port 2 is configured for automatic Telnet connections to a host.

set ports range=2 auto=on dest=199.125.123.10 dev=min dport=23

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Contents PortServer TS 8/16 Configuration and Administration Guide Page Contents Chapter Configuring Users Page Introduction This ChapterSetup Overview About This Guide About Entering Commands on the Command LineSupported 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 OptionsProcedure Configuring the Ethernet Interface with DPA-RemoteStarting 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 Command Line Configuring Ports for Terminals Web InterfacePort 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 Introduction to Routing What is RoutingTypes of Routing About RIP Routing Updates PortServer TS 8/16 Participation in RIP Updates Example Route Using the Ethernet Interface Configuring Static RoutesExample Route Using a PPP Link Configuring Dynamic Routes Using RIP Example Dynamic RoutesConfiguring Proxy ARP Configuring Proxy ARP Configuring Autoconnection Configuring Autoconnection By Port Command Line Configuring a Port for Autoconnection Web InterfaceAbout 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 Command Line Configuring Console Management Web InterfaceAbout 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 KeyRadius Accounting Attributes RFC Configuring Radius Web InterfaceHow Radius Works Configuring Radius Command Line Radius Command Line Configuration ExampleIssuing User Passwords Password Protection Configuring SSH Version 2 for Secure CommunicationUsing a Public Key Configuring DNS About the Domain Name System Procedure for Using a Name Server Configuration ProceduresProcedure for Using a Host File 13-4 Configuring Snmp About Snmp and the PortServer TS 8/16 Agent Configuration Procedure Command Line Configuration Procedure Web InterfaceConfiguration 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 Common User Features About Configuring UsersConfiguration 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 from a Terminal Procedure Running the Post Using the LEDsRunning PortServer TS 8/16 Post Troubleshooting Tftp Problems Verifying Tftp on a Unix SystemCommand Line Procedure Resetting PortServer TS 8/16 Configuration to DefaultsFront 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 2000 Verifying the RealPort Service Windows NT 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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