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12 Configuring the Device
Recommendation:
Choose an encrypted password.
Please keep the new password in a safe place.
After you have created a new system password, you can access the controller commands.
6.2.2 Changing a password
Change the password with the command passwd .
Recommendation: Choose an encrypted password and keep it in a safe place.
root@IF-xxxx:~ passwd
New password:
Retype new password:
passwd: password updated successfully
Once you have changed the password, you have to log in again for it to take effect.
6.2.3 Configuring the Device
Once the connection is established, the device must be configured. Configuration requires extensive
system knowledge and may be carried out only by authorized personnel.
This document only describes the most important steps. Please refer to the system manual for detailed
information.
Configuring the device using "OC Task"
The software for configuring the device and displaying device functions is called OC Task and is available
on the device. OC Task contains a number of commands that are used for administrative purposes.
To access OC task, the device must be connected to a computer. This can take place:
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via network (TCP/IP) using SSH connection. Use the factory-set IP address (see label on housing) or
the IP address 172.18.70.52.
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via the RS232 service interface with a terminal emulation program that supports SSH.
Access to the console and Linux commands is granted after you login with
root
and enter the password.
The
root@
prompt signals readiness to receive commands and data.
The following input syntax must be observed:
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Commands are written in lowercase letters.
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Options are separated from the command by a blank and the minus sign.
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An overview of the command options can be retrieved with -? .
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Press the "ENTER" key to confirm command lines and data.
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To save new data, you must confirm the prompt Write to EEPROM (y/n)? with y .
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Modified data only becomes effective after a "Restart", e.g. after a cold boot.
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SSH connections must be properly terminated after configuration.