Western Telematic RSM-32DC, RSM-8 Configuration, Communicating with the RSM Unit, Text Interface

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5. Configuration

5.1. Communicating with the RSM Unit

In order to configure the RSM, you must first connect to the unit, and access command mode. Note that, the RSM offers two separate configuration interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface.

In addition, the RSM also offers three different methods for accessing command mode; via network, via modem, or via local console. The Web Browser interface is only available via network, and the Text Interface is available via network (SSH or Telnet), modem or local PC.

5.1.1.The Text Interface

The Text Interface consists of a series of simple ASCII text menus, which allow you to set options and define parameters by entering the number for the desired option using your keyboard, and then typing in the value for that option.

Since the Web Browser Interface and Telnet accessibility are both disabled in the default state, you will need to use the Text Interface to contact the unit via Local PC or SSH connection when setting up the unit for the first time. After you have accessed command mode using the Text Interface, you can then enable Web Access and Telnet Access in order to allow future communication with the unit via Web Browser or Telnet. You will not be able to contact the unit via Web Browser or Telnet until you have specifically enabled those options.

Once Telnet Access is enabled, you will then be able to use the Text Interface to communicate with the RSM via local PC, Telnet or SSH connection. You can also use the text interface to access command mode via the RSM's internal modem, or via an external modem installed at one of the RSM's RS232 serial ports.

In order to use the Text Interface, your installation must include:

•Access via Network: The RSM must be connected to your TCP/IP Network, and your PC must include a communications program (such as HyperTerminal.)

•Access via Modem: A phone line must be connected to the RSM's Phone Line port, and your PC must include a communications program.

•Access via Local PC: Your PC must be physically connected to one of the RSM’s RS232 ports as described in Section 4.3, and your PC must include a communications program.

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Contents RSM Series Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Lithium Battery Secure RackingDisconnect Power Agency Approvals Table of Contents Configuration Table of Contents List of Figures Security and Collocation Features IntroductionIntelligent Port Selection Capture BufferConfiguration Backup RSM-8, RSM-16, RSM-16DC, RSM-32 and RSM-32DC UnitsTypographic Conventions Bold FontUnit Description Front PanelBack Panel Instrument Back Panel Model RSM-8 Power On/Off Switch Quick Hardware Installation Apply Power to the RSMGetting Started Connect your Control Device to the RSMCommunicating with the RSM Port Status Screen Text Interface RSM-8 Shown Getting Started DC Powered Units Hardware InstallationConnecting Power to the RSM Unit Connecting the Network Cable Connecting Devices to the RSMText Interface ConfigurationCommunicating with the RSM Unit Configuration Web Browser Interface Home Screen Web Browser InterfaceSystem SetUp Ports Configuration MenusDefining System Parameters System ParametersConfiguration Real Time Clock and Calendar Invalid Access Lockout Feature Audit Log Callback Security Configuration User Accounts Supervisor AccessPort Access Managing User Accounts Viewing User AccountsAdding User Accounts Add User Menu Text Interface RSM-8 ShownConfiguration Modifying User Accounts Deleting User AccountsRS232 Port Configuration 1. RS232 Port ModesPort Configuration Menu Text Interface 2. RS232 Port Configuration Menus Communication SettingsGeneral Parameters Port Mode Parameters AT&C1&D2S0=1&B1&H1&R2Network Services Configuring the Internal Modem Network Configuration Servers and ClientsConfiguration Network Parameters 11 Network Parameters Menu Web Browser InterfaceNetwork Port Parameters 12 Network Port Parameters Menu Web Browser InterfaceConfiguration IP Security IP SecurityConfiguration Configuration Except Net/Mask PairsConfiguration Static Route 15 Static Route Menu Text InterfaceDomain Name Server 17 Nomain Name Server Menu Text Interface19 Snmp Access Menu Text Interface Snmp ParametersConfiguration Ldap Parameters LdapConfiguration Group Membership Value Type Default = DN Ldap Group25 Add Ldap Group Menu Text Interface RSM-8 Shown 27 View Ldap Group Menu Text Interface RSM-8 Shown 29 Modify Ldap Group Menu Text Interface RSM-8 Shown 31 Delete Ldap Group Menu Web Browser Interface 32 Ldap Kerberos Set Up Menu Text Interface Configuration Tacacs Parameters 34 The Tacacs Parameters Menu Text InterfaceConfiguration Radius Parameters 36 The Radius Parameters Menu Text InterfaceConfiguration 38 The Copy Port Parameters Menu Save User Selected Parameters CP 3,5,7-9 EnterStatus Screens Port Status Screen /S Status ScreensPort Diagnostics Screen /SD Port Diagnostics Screen RSM-8 ShownNetwork Status Screen /SN Porttcp Portstatus UsernamePort Parameters Screens /W Port Parameters Screen RS232 Port ShownXx Enter Port Connection and Disconnection Any-to-Any ModeOperation Operation Operation 4 Enter EnterDefining Hunt Groups Hunt Group ExamplePassive Mode Buffer Mode Reading Data from Buffer Mode PortsPort Buffers Modem Mode SSH Encryption Telnet & SSH FunctionsNetwork Port Numbers Standard Telnet Protocol, SSH and Raw Socket Direct Connect FeatureConfiguration Telnet & SSH Functions Standard Telnet Direct Connection without Password RSM-8 SSH Direct Connection with Password RSM-8RSM-16 & RSM-16DC RSM-32 & RSM-32DCConnection Example Raw Socket Direct Connection with Password RSM-8Raw Socket Direct Connection without Password RSM-8 Terminating a Direct Connect Session Syslog Feature ConfigurationCriteria for Generating a Syslog Message Testing Syslog Configuration Test Menu Text Interface, Supervisor Mode OnlySnmp Traps 10-1Snmp Contact Optional Snmp Location Optional How and When Snmp Traps are SentSnmp Trap Message Testing the Snmp Trap Function Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Sending Parameters to a FileRestoring Saved Parameters Upgrading RSM Firmware 12-112-2 Command Reference Guide Command ConventionsCommand Summary Audit Log Command SetResident Disconnect Sequence Connect Format /C x x EnterCP Copy RS232 Port Parameters Format /CP EnterThird Party Disconnect Format /D/Y x x Enter2 Enter or /D/Y 3 Enter Erase BufferReboot System Default Set System ParametersHelp Display Site IDSet RS232 Port Parameters Send SSH KeySet Network Port Parameters PW Change Password SD Display Port DiagnosticsRead Buffer Display Port StatusUF Upgrade Firmware UL Unlock Port Invalid Access LockoutTest Test Network Parameters Save ParametersExit Command Mode Display Port Parameters WhoFormat /W x Enter Format /X EnterAppendix A. RS232 Port Interface When connectedWhen not connected Appendix B. Specifications RS232 Port Interface ConnectorsPhysical / Environmental Power Models RSM-32 and RSM-32DCAppendix C. Customer Service Trademark and Copyright Information Trademarks Used in this ManualIndex Tacacs DhcpIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4