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Interactive Connections Using the MSS
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5.2.1.4 Disconnect and Resume
Users need a method of controlling and disconnecting sessions from local
mode. For example, if a session on a remote host freezes or hangs while
executing code, the user can exit the session using the Break key, then
terminate the connection by entering the Disconnect command at the Local
prompt. A user may resume a session after returning to local mode by
entering the Resume command. Both commands can affect any active
sessions, not just the current session.
5.2.1.5 Session Limits
The number of active session a user can have on the MSS is limited by three
factors: available server memory resources, a server-wide limit, and a port-
speciÞc limit. The absolute maximum number of sessions for the MSS is eight.
To reduce the limit further, enter the Change Session Limit command
followed by a number from one to seven.
5.2.2 Outgoing Connections
The MSS can make outgoing connections to hosts on TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and
LAT networks.
NOTE: Outgoing connections can only be made from the serial port.
5.2.2.1 Telnet
To start an outgoing Telnet session to a remote host on a TCP/IP network,
type Telnet at the Local prompt, followed by either the hostÕs name or its
numeric IP address.
Figure 5-9: Opening a Telnet Connection
NOTE: If a preferred or dedicated service has been configured, a host
name is not required.
You can also make a Telnet connection to a speciÞc port number, as described
in Emulating a Direct Serial Connection on page 5-11.
Local> TELNET 192.0.1.66