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Command Facility
Administration
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Depending on your equipment, the functions discussed in this section may be
accomplished via
D
the dedicated command port
D
a floating command port
D
the NETMan Network Management product.
This section assumes you are using the floating command port. The first
method requires that your unit be equipped with an optional NMS module.
Refer to the NMS manual. For administration information using NETMan,
refer to the NETMan User's Manual.
Command Facility Passwords
The Command Facility passwords provide different types of security for
access to the Command Facility.
Global:
Allows access to all functions.
Status:
Allows access only to view, status, and exit functions.
LCD/Keypad:
Allows access to all LCD/Keypad functions. This
password is a series of keypad entries. For
instructions, refer to page
62.
CAUTION
!
Record these passwords. If they are forgotten, a cold start is
required to reinstate the system defaults and clear the
user-defined passwords.
Note:
Be aware that a connection to the Command Facility Main Menu cannot be
made if the async channel parameter Command Mode Access is disabled (in
the Channel Features Menu of the Async Channel Menu).
Syntax for Global and Status Passwords
Up to eight alphanumeric characters can be used for passwords. Erase a
password by entering a space and then <cr> at the password prompt. The
default value is no password.
