ATEN VP1420, User Manual

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Chapter 5
CLI Commands
Overview
The VP1420 / VP1421 can be configured and controlled via RS-232 or Telnet
commands when connected to a host computer or other device, such as a
control system. This chapter provides information on how to connect to the
VP1420 / VP1421 via RS-232/Telnet and command syntax.
Connecting to the VP1420 / VP1421 via Telnet
To establish a Telnet session with the VP1420 / VP1421, do the following:
1. Connect a host computer or control system to a shared network with the
VP1420 / VP1421.
2. Open a command-line interpreter program from your computer.
3. In the command-line interpreter, type the VP1420 / VP1421’s IP address
in the following way:
telnet [IP address]:23
4. Press Enter . The login screen appears.
5. At the login prompt, type the login username and password for the
VP1420 / VP1421.
6. When a session is established with the VP1420 / VP1421, you can control
and configure the VP1420 / VP1421 via RS-232 commands. For more
information on commands, see:
 Command Syntax , page 49
 Command List , page 50
Note: If a user logs in using a username that is already in session, the newest
login takes effect and the previous session will be replaced.