Data Channels and Switching Configuration
NetRunner W
AN User’s Manual
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Port Contention/Queueing
Port contention allows multiple users access to a limited number of resources.
If no resource is idle, the user will be placed in queue for the busy ports in the
primary or secondary class.
Once in the campon queue, the user may receive the current queue message
(Waiting Q = your place in the queue) by typing in any printable ASCII
character or a
<cr>
. The user may also exit the queue (and return to the
resource prompt) by typing a
<break>
key.
Dialog Messages
These are configurable messages and prompts displayed for information
during asynchronous switching operation, confirmation, or requesting input.
Some dialog messages have a default message, others do not. You may elect
to change the message. To configure your own dialog messages, access the
Dialog Messages Menu.
CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES
DIALOG MESSAGES
Dialog Message
Dialog Messages vary in maximum length.
Syntax
Alphanumeric characters (AZ, 09), spaces and all
symbols may be used. Messages are not case
sensitive.
Note:
There is one additional Dialog Message called Class Message, which does not
appear on this menu (refer to page 5-28).
Special rules apply when entering the characters listed below into the dialog
message. These rules are the same for Class Messages and are shown on
page 528.
The following dialog messages are available:
Option
Default
Description
1.
Channel
Password
Enter
Password:
Asks the user for the password
associated with the sign-on
port. It is the first dialog
message that appears on the
user’s screen when attempting
connection to the network. If
no password is defined, this
message will not display. The
maximum length of the
message is 31 characters.