Paradyne 3164 Network Card User Manual


 
Asynchronous Terminal Operation
H-12
3160-A2-GB21-80March 1999
Establishing Access Security on a Port
Although the password feature is available, it is not required. If used, it ensures
access security before control is passed to a device connected to a port. The
following procedure is an example only. It shows how to enable the password for
the communication port. Passwords can also be enabled for the internal modem
and for Telnet sessions.
" Procedure
To establish access security on the communication port:
1. From the Main Menu screen, select Configuration.
The Load Configuration From screen appears.
2. From the Load Configuration From screen, select Current.
The Configuration Edit/Display screen appears.
3. From the Configuration Edit/Display screen, select User Interface.
The User Interface Options screen appears.
4. From the User Interface Options screen, select Communication Port.
The Communication Port Options screen appears.
5. In the Password Required field, enter Enable (Figure H-8).
6. Select S
ave to store this setting in nonvolatile memory.
The Save Configuration To screen appears.
7. From the Save Configuration To screen, select Current.
The password itself is set separately. Refer to the following section,
Setting a
Password
.
main/config/user/com
Customer ID: Node A Model: 31xx
Slot: xx
COMMUNICATION PORT OPTIONS
Port Use: Terminal
Port Type: Asynchronous
Data Rate (Kbps): 9.6
Character Length: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Ignore Control Leads: Disable
Password Required: Enable
Inactivity Timeout: Enable
Disconnect Time (Minutes): 5
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Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M
ainMenu Exit
S
ave
Enable
Password
Figure H-8. Enabling a Password