Paradyne 8784 manual A-11, Telnet Session, Telnet Login Required, Session Access Level

A. Configuration Options

Table A-5. Telnet Session Options (1 of 2)

Telnet Session

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable

Default Setting: Enable

Specifies if the unit will respond to a Telnet session request from a Telnet client on an interconnected IP network.

Enable – Allows Telnet sessions between the unit and a Telnet client.

Disable – No Telnet sessions allowed.

Telnet Login Required

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable

Default Setting: Disable

Used to secure access to the ATI through a Telnet session. Login IDs are created with a password and access level. Refer to Creating a Login in Chapter 7, Security.

Enable – Security is enabled. When access is attempted via Telnet, the user is prompted for a Login ID and password.

Disable – No Login required for a Telnet session.

Session Access Level

Possible Settings: Administrator, Operator

Default Setting: Administrator

The Telnet session access level is interrelated with the access level of the Login ID. Refer to ATI Access Levels in Chapter 7, Security, for more information.

Administrator – This is the higher access level, permitting full control of the unit. Access level is determined by the Login ID. If Telnet Login Required is disabled, the session access level is Administrator.

Operator – This is the lower access level, permitting read-only access to status and configuration screens.

Inactivity Timeout

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable

Default Setting: Disable

ProvidesTautomatic logoff of a Telnet session.

Inactivity Timeout is not available if the unit is in a DSLAM running in IP Conservative mode; this option is forced to Enable.

Enable – The Telnet session terminates automatically after the Disconnect Time.

Disable – A Telnet session will not be closed due to inactivity.

8784-A2-GB20-30 February 2001 A-11