RAD Data comm Vmux-2100 operation manual Levels of Security, Initiating a Control Session

Chapter 4 Management from a Terminal Vmux-2100Installation and Operation Manual

Initiating a Control Session

Vmux-2100 supports two default terminal rates:

•115.2 kbps, for 20–30 seconds after the power-up, until the boot sequence is completed. Supervisory terminal connection may be required at this stage for software downloading purpose.

•9.6 kbps, during normal operation.

To initiate a control session:

1.Connect the terminal cable to the CONTROL connector of Vmux-2100.

2.Turn the control terminal on.

3.Configure the terminal to the default communication parameters: 9.6 kbps, one start bit, eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit, no flow control, VT100 emulation.

You are now ready to start a control session.

Levels of Security

Vmux-2100 supports a four-level security and user authentication system:

•Administrator – Allowed to configure all the parameters of Vmux-2100.

•Operator – Allowed to perform all operations in the system, except for user administration (adding/deleting users, changing user definitions).

•Technician – Allowed to test Vmux-2100 and monitor its operation (for example, monitoring alarms).

•Monitor – Allowed to monitor the Vmux-2100 operation.

The maximum number of the users supported by Vmux-2100 is 20. When managing Vmux-2100 over Telnet, up to five simultaneous management are permitted. Only one administrator is allowed to enter the management session at a time.

Vmux-2100 displays the management menus in accordance with a user’s access rights. For example, configuration screens dealing with the unit configurations are not available for the users, who logged in as technicians or monitors.

Default Security Configuration

Vmux-2100 is supplied with one administrator account:

•User name: admin

•Password: 12345.

When the first management session is initiated, it is recommended to create a new administrator account, and delete the default one.

Note If the password is lost, consult your local RAD distributor.

4-2 Preparing for the Control Session