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Basic Configuration
5.3.5.1. Automated Mode
The Automated Mode allows the
When Automated Mode is enabled, A/B switching commands are executed without a “Sure?” confirmation prompt and without command response messages; the only reply to these commands is the “AFS>” prompt, which is
Note that although Automated Mode can be enabled using either the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface, the Automated Mode is designed primarily for users who wish to send ASCII commands to the
Notes:
•When the Automated Mode is enabled, password prompts will not be displayed at login, and you will be able to access Administrator Level command functions (including the configuration menus) and control circuits without entering a password.
•If you need to enable the Automated Mode, but want to restrict network access to configuration menus, it is strongly recommended to enable and configure the IP Security Function as described in Section 5.9.3.
To enable/disable the Automated Mode, go to the System Parameters menu (see Section 5.3,) and then set the “Automated Mode” option to “On”. When Automated Mode is enabled,
1.All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to access command mode, the password prompt will not be displayed at either the Console Port
or Network Port. Unless specifically restricted by the IP Security Function, all users will be allowed to access both switching and configuration functions, and all commands will be immediately accepted without the requirement to enter a password.
2.Status Screen Suppressed: The Circuit Status Screen will not be automatically displayed after commands are successfully executed. Note however, that the /S command can still be invoked to display the Circuit Status Screen as needed.
3.“Sure?” Prompt Suppressed: All commands are executed without prompting for user confirmation.
4.Error Messages Suppressed: Most error messages will be suppressed. Note however, that an error message will still be generated if commands are invoked using invalid formats or arguments.
All other status display and configuration commands will still function as normal.