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AlterPath ACS Command Reference Guide
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Profile Configuration
Figure 8.2 - CAS diagram with various authentication methods
As shown in the above figure, our “CAS with local authentication” scenario has either
Telnet or SSH (a secure shell session) being used. After configuring the serial ports as
described in this chapter, the following step-by-step check list can be used to test the
configuration.
Step 1 - Create a new user.
Run the adduser <username> to create a new user in the local database. Create
a password for this user by running passwd <username> .
Step 2 - Confirm physical connection.
Make sure that the physical connection between the ACS and the servers is
correct. A cross cable (not the modem cable provided with the product) should
be used. Please see
Appendix C - Cabling and Hardware Information for pin-out
diagrams.
Step 3 - Confirm that server is set to same parameters as the ACS.
The ACS has been set for communication at 9600 bps, 8N1. The server must also
be configured to communicate on the serial console port with the same
parameters.
Step 4 - Confirm routing.
Also make sure that the computer is configured to route console data to its serial
console port (Console Redirection).
Telnet to the server connected to port 1.