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7. Operation
7.1 Secure Rack Modem Operating Modes
The modem provides three separate operating modes: the User mode, the
Command mode, and the Unsecured mode.
7.1.1 U
SER
M
ODE
The User mode is activated when a caller enters a user password at the login
prompt. The User mode only allows the caller to access the secure device which is
connected to the serial modem port. The User mode does not allow access to
configuration menus or the password directory.
7.1.2 C
OMMAND
M
ODE
The Command mode is activated when a caller enters the system password at the
login prompt, or when a local terminal or PC accesses the modem via the console
port. The Command mode allows access to all modem configuration menus. It is
used to define passwords and select operating parameters as described in
Chapters 5
and
6
.
7.1.3 U
NSECURED
M
ODE
When the Unsecured mode is active, the modem will function like a normal,
unprotected modem. Callers will be allowed to access the secure device without
entering a password. The Unsecured mode is activated by placing setup switch 8 in
the UP position (see
Section 4.2.7
), or by accessing the General Parameters menu
(see
Section 5.2
) and disabling the security mode.
NOTE
When the unsecured mode is active, you will not be able to access the
command mode. To return to password-protected operation, you must
enable the security mode by placing setup switch 8 in the DOWN
position, and then reinitialize the Secure Rack Modem as described in
Section 4.3.
7.2 Password Functions
The modem features two different types of passwords: the system password and the
user passwords. The system password allows system administrators to invoke
configuration commands and review connection activity. The user passwords allow
callers to access the secure device that is connected to the modem unit.
CHAPTER 7: Operation
