SetUp and Configuration | Western Telematic PLS-345 guide

5.SetUp and Configuration

5.1. System Mode and User Mode

In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the PLS-345 features two separate operating modes; System Mode and User Mode.

The System Mode allows access to all configuration menus, A/B switching functions and status screens, and the User Mode allows access only to A/B switching functions and the status screens; when the User Mode is active, you are not allowed to access the configuration menus or reset the PLS Network Port.

When the System Password has been defined, the PLS-345 will display a password prompt whenever the unit is contacted via the Console Port, Modem Port, or Network Port. The password entered at this prompt determines whether the unit will start-up in System Mode or User Mode. If the System Password is entered, the System Mode will be active. If the User Password is entered, the User Mode will be active. Both the System Password and User Password are defined via the PLS's General Parameters menu.

Note: If the System Password is not defined as described in Section 5.4, the PLS will not display the password prompt, and will always start-up in System Mode; allowing all users to access the configuration menus without entering a password. Therefore, it is recommended to always define the System Password in order to restrict access to sensitive command functions.

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Western Telematic PLS-345 manual SetUp and Configuration, System Mode and User Mode

Contents

PLS-345 Page Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Nameplate Power Warning Ventilation Enclosed Racks Table of Contents Application Examples Command Summary Introduction Monitor Mode Applications Typographic Conventions Front Panel Unit Description Back Panel Back Panel Unit Description PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Quick Start / System Overview $ telnet 192.168.168.168 Enter Modem & Console Port Access Factory set PLS Circuit Status Screen Command Help Screen System Mode Power Supply Connection InstallationInitialization Connecting a PC to the Console Port Connecting Common and A/B LinesConnecting the Network Cable Connecting an External Modem System Mode and User Mode SetUp and Configuration Communicating with the PLS-345 SetUp and Configuration PLS Command/Menu Conventions Defining General Parameters SetUp and Configuration PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide SetUp and Configuration Circuit Parameters Menu Circuit Parameters Network Parameters Network Parameters Menu IP Security Implementing IP Security Example 1 Deny access to all hosts except Hardware Configuration Monitor ModeSelecting Monitor Mode Parameters Monitor Mode Parameters Menu Switch if Level 1 High Switch to Position B Return On Save Configuration Parameters Circuit Status Screen Status Screens PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Port Network Status Screen PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Operation Manual A/B Switching Enter Code Activated A/B Switching/A Command and the /B Command Enter or /B n Enter Command Confirmation Prompt /D Command Monitor Mode Sending Parameters to a File Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Restoring Saved Parameters Application Examples Monitoring Signal Drop and/or Power Loss AUX Port Connection Monitoring a Contact Monitoring a Switch or Relay Item 6 Circuits to Switch Enable the Monitor Mode at circuit Display Circuit Status Command SummaryDisplay Commands Display Help Screen View/Set Circuit Parameters Configuration CommandsSN Display Network Status View/Set General Parameters DL Download Configuration to File View/Set Monitor Mode ParametersView/Set Network Parameters Switch Circuit n to Line a Control CommandsSwitch Circuit n to Line B Command Format /T Enter Command Arguments Set Circuits to DefaultReset Network Interface Command Format /D Enter Command Arguments Exit/Disconnect Command Format /X Enter Command Arguments Console Port Interface Interface DescriptionsModem Port Interface Figure A.3 Common Ports and A/B Ports Common Ports and A/B Ports Switching SpecificationsSize Trademark and Copyright Information Customer Service Index Index-2 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free