Serial Port Profiles

General Tab Field Descriptions

Configure the following parameters:

Terminal Type

Specifies the type of terminal connected to the line.

 

Data Options:

 

z

Dumb

 

z

WYSE60

 

z

VT100

 

z

ANSI

 

z

TVI925

 

z

IBM3151TE

 

z VT320 (specifically supporting VT320-7)

 

z HP700 (specifically supporting HP700/44)

 

z Term1, Term2, Term3 (user-defined terminals)

 

Default: Dumb

Require Login

When users access the IOLAN through the serial port, they must be

 

authenticated using the local user database.

 

Default: Enabled

User Service

After a user has been successfully authenticated, the IOLAN will connect to

Settings Button

the specified host using the specified protocol according to:

z the User Service parameter for locally configured users

z the Default User Service parameter for users who are externally authenticated

See User Service Settings on page 95 for field descriptions of the various User Service Settings.

Connect to Remote When the serial port is started, the IOLAN will initiate a connection to the

Systemspecified host using the specified protocol. With this option, user authentication will not be performed by the IOLAN.

Default: Disabled

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Perle Systems TS2, DS1 manual VT100, TVI925, VT320 specifically supporting VT320-7, HP700 specifically supporting HP700/44

DS1, TS2 specifications

Perle Systems TS2 and DS1 are advanced serial-to-Ethernet devices designed to facilitate seamless integration of serial devices with modern IP networks. These devices serve as crucial tools for businesses looking to enhance their communication capabilities while leveraging existing infrastructure.

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