Western Telematic RSM-32DC manual Operation, Any-to-Any Mode, Port Connection and Disconnection

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7. Operation

This section discusses the procedures for connecting and disconnecting ports, and describes the various port modes.

Note: The Web Browser Interface cannot be used to connect or disconnect ports. In order to connect or disconnect ports, you must access command mode via the Text Interface.

7.1. Any-to-Any Mode

Any-to-Any Mode Ports can be connected to other Any-to-Any, Passive, Buffer, or Modem Mode ports by accessing command mode via the Text Interface and issuing the /C Command. All ports can be configured for +Any-to-Any Mode, and it is also the default mode for Ports 1 and 2.

7.1.1.Port Connection and Disconnection

The RSM allows communication between devices without the requirement that both ports use the same communication parameters.

7.1.1.1. Connecting Ports

Two different types of connections can be made between RSM ports; Resident Connections and Third Party Connections.

•Resident Connections: Your resident port issues a /C command to connect to a second port. For example, Port 4 issues the /C command to connect to Port 5.

•Third Party Connections: (Supervisor Only) Your resident port issues a /C command to create a connection between two other ports. For example, Port 1 is your resident port, and Port 1 issues a command to connect Port 2 to Port 3.

Notes:

•Third Party Connections can only be initiated by accounts and ports that permit Supervisor commands.

•The RS232 Ports cannot employ the /C command to initiate a connection to the Network Port.

•If your account does not permit Supervisor commands, you will only be able to connect to ports allowed by your account. Accounts with Supervisor access are allowed to connect to all RS232 ports.

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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 Intelligent Port Selection Security and Collocation FeaturesIntroduction Capture BufferTypographic Conventions Configuration BackupRSM-8, RSM-16, RSM-16DC, RSM-32 and RSM-32DC Units Bold FontUnit Description Front PanelBack Panel Instrument Back Panel Model RSM-8 Power On/Off Switch Getting Started Quick Hardware InstallationApply Power to the RSM Connect your Control Device to the RSMCommunicating with the RSM Port Status Screen Text Interface RSM-8 Shown Getting Started Hardware Installation Connecting Power to the RSM UnitDC Powered Units Connecting the Network Cable Connecting Devices to the RSMConfiguration Communicating with the RSM UnitText Interface 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 Supervisor Access Port AccessUser Accounts 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 Any-to-Any Mode OperationPort Connection and Disconnection Operation Operation 4 Enter EnterDefining Hunt Groups Hunt Group ExamplePassive Mode Buffer Mode Reading Data from Buffer Mode PortsPort Buffers Modem Mode Telnet & SSH Functions Network Port NumbersSSH Encryption Direct Connect Feature ConfigurationStandard Telnet Protocol, SSH and Raw Socket Telnet & SSH Functions RSM-16 & RSM-16DC Standard Telnet Direct Connection without Password RSM-8SSH Direct Connection with Password RSM-8 RSM-32 & RSM-32DCRaw Socket Direct Connection with Password RSM-8 Raw Socket Direct Connection without Password RSM-8Connection Example Terminating a Direct Connect Session Syslog Feature ConfigurationCriteria for Generating a Syslog Message Testing Syslog Configuration Test Menu Text Interface, Supervisor Mode OnlySnmp Traps 10-1How and When Snmp Traps are Sent Snmp Trap MessageSnmp Contact Optional Snmp Location Optional 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 Command Set Resident Disconnect SequenceAudit Log CP Copy RS232 Port Parameters ConnectFormat /C x x Enter Format /CP Enter2 Enter or /D/Y 3 Enter Third Party DisconnectFormat /D/Y x x Enter Erase BufferHelp Reboot System DefaultSet System Parameters Display Site IDSend SSH Key Set Network Port ParametersSet RS232 Port Parameters Read Buffer PW Change PasswordSD Display Port Diagnostics Display Port StatusTest Test Network Parameters UF Upgrade FirmwareUL Unlock Port Invalid Access Lockout Save ParametersFormat /W x Enter Exit Command ModeDisplay Port Parameters Who Format /X EnterWhen connected When not connectedAppendix A. RS232 Port Interface Physical / Environmental Power Appendix B. SpecificationsRS232 Port Interface Connectors 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