4: Configuring the Web Interface
Field Name | Definition |
Connection Protocol | The method you will use to access the serial ports. |
| Cyclades recommend SSH to ensure that all data and |
| authentication information are encrypted. Other |
| options are Telnet and Raw Data (for |
| plain socket connections). |
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Flow Control | The method of flow control used by the attached |
| devices (Hardware, Software, or None). |
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Baud Rate | The serial speed on each console port, which should |
| match the equipment you will connect to. The |
| recommended Baud Rate is 9600. |
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Data Size | Number of data bits used by the attached devices (5, |
| 6, 7 or 8). |
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Parity | Parity used by the attached devices (None, Odd, or |
| Even). |
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Stop Bits | Number of stop bits used by the attached devices. |
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Authentication Req’d | Selecting this checkbox sets the system to require |
| authentication to access the ports. This is done in the |
| local database in the ACS. |
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If you require port authentication, then you must add users through Wizard Step 3: Access.
To configure other authentication methods (e.g., LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS), select the Expert button to switch to Expert Mode and select: Security > Authentication.
3.Select Apply Changes to save configuration to Flash.
4.Select the Next button or proceed to the next section, Step 3: Access.
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