Digi TS8, 16 manual About Configuring Users, Common User Features, Configuration Methods

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About Configuring Users

Although it is not required, the PortServer TS 8/16 is often configured to accommodate the requirements of particular users. Typical configurable user attributes include the following:

Whether the user is required to supply a password

Autoconnection attributes, such as the system to which the user should be automatically con- nected at login

The interface the device presents the user, such as a menu or command line

Whether the user has access to outbound ports

Note: For information on configuring PPP users, see "Configuring PPP" on page 8-1.

Configuration Methods

You can configure users in the following ways:

With the set user command. See the set user command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference.

With the web interface.

With a RADIUS server. See the set radius command in the PortServer TS 8/16 Command Refer- ence.

Common User Features

This section discusses common user-related features. For a complete list, see the set user command in the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference.

Feature

Description

set user Field

 

 

 

 

Determines the times and days the user can access the PortServer

 

accesstime

TS 8/16.

accesstime

 

This feature is not configurable from the web interface.

 

 

 

 

 

Automatically connects the user to the host specified on the auto-

autoconnect

 

host field using the service (TCP port) defined on the autoport or

autoconnect

autoservice fields.

autohost

Autoconnection can also be implemented by port instead of by

autoport

 

 

user.

autoservice

 

This feature is configurable from the web interface.

 

 

 

 

 

Default access

Defines the type of access the user is restricted to. Menu, command

 

line, autoconnect, and outgoing and netserviceare the types.

defaultaccess

type

This feature is configurable from the web interface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu access

Defines the menu that is to be presented to a user with menu access.

menu

This feature is configurable from the web interface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defines the number of outbound ports a user connected over the

 

Port access

LAN can access at one time.

maxsessions

 

This feature is not configurable from the web interface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are too

 

 

many fields to

PPP

Defines PPP-related parameters for the user.

list here. See the

set user com-

 

 

 

 

mand for more

 

 

information.

 

 

 

Routing updates

Defines whether RIP routing updates are forwarded over the link to

netrouting

this user.

 

 

 

 

 

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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 LibraryConfiguring the PortServer TS 8/16 from the Web Interface About Configuration MethodsConfiguring the PortServer TS 8/16 from a Telnet Session Downloading a Configuration FileAccessing the Command Line from a Telnet Session Configuration PrerequisitesLogging On As Root from the Command Line 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 Manual Configuration Procedure Configuring the Ethernet Interface from the Command LineConfiguring an IP Address using Dhcp and Rarp Manual Configuration ExampleConfiguring an IP Address using Dhcp and Rarp Configuring Ports for RealPort Configuration Options What is RealPort?Configuring the RealPort Software About RealPortConfiguring Ports Web Interface Configuring Ports for RealPort Command Line ExampleConfiguring Ports for Printers Configuration Considerations Tips for telnet and rsh Printing Configuring Ports for Printers Web InterfaceConfiguring Printer Connections Command Line 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 LineRadius Components Using Radius to Authenticate UsersWhat is RADIUS? 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 TaskRules for Editing a Configuration file Configuring PortServer TS 8/16 from a Remote HostWhen To Use Remote Configuration 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 Configuration Notes Terminal Server Configuration Without RealPortConfiguration 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 HP-UX Verifying the RealPort Process Verifying the RealPort ProcessAIX 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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