Allied Telesis AT-9400, User Manual

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Chapter 1: Basic Switch Parameters
46 Section I: Basic Operations
Configuring the Console Timer
The AT-S63 Management Software uses the console timer, also referred
to as the console disconnect interval, to automatically end inactive local
and remote management sessions. The management software
automatically ends a local or remote management session if a
management session is inactive for the length of time specified by the
console timer. For example, if you specify two minutes as the console
timer, the AT-S63 Management Software automatically ends a
management session if it does not detect any activity from the local or
remote management station after two minutes.
This security feature prevents unauthorized individuals from using your
management station when you step away from your system while you are
configuring a switch. The default for the console timeout value is 10
minutes.
To adjust the console timer, perform the following procedure:
1. From the Main Menu, type 5 to select System Administration.
The System Administration menu is shown in Figure 1 on page 32.
2. From the System Administration menu, type 3 to select Console
(Serial/Telnet) Configuration.
The Console (Serial/Telnet) Configuration menu is shown in Figure 7
on page 45.
3. From the Console (Serial/Telnet) Configuration menu, type 2 to select
Console Disconnect Interval
The following prompt is displayed:
Enter your new value -> [1 to 60]->
4. Enter a new console timer value. The range is 1 to 60 minutes. The
default is 10 minutes.
A change to the console timer is immediately activated on the switch.
5. After making changes, type R until you return to the Main Menu. Then
type S to select Save Configuration Changes.