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The Web Terminal service uses AJAX to enable the web browser to connect to the console server using HTTP or
HTTPS, as a terminal - without the need for additional client installation on the user's PC
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The SDT Connector service launches a pre-installed SDT Connector client on the user's PC to establish secure
SSH access, then uses pre-installed client software on the client PC to connect to the console server
Web browser access is available to users who are a member of the admin or users groups.
13.3.1 Web Terminal
The AJAX based Web Terminal service may be used to access the console server command line or attached serial
devices.
Note: Any communication using the Web Terminal service using HTTP is unencrypted and not secure. The Web
Terminal connects to the command line or serial device using the same protocol that is being used to browse to
the Opengear Management Console, i.e. if you are browsing using an https:// URL (this is the default), the Web
Terminal connects using HTTPS.
13.3.1.1 Web Terminal to Command Line
To enable the Web Terminal service for the console server
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Select System: Firewall
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Check Enable Web Terminal and click Apply
Administrator s can now communicate directly with the console server command line from their browser:
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Select Manage: Terminal to display the Web Terminal from which you can log in to the console server command
line
13.3.1.2 Web Terminal to Serial Device
To enable the Web Terminal service for each serial port you want to access:
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Select Serial & Network: Serial Port and click Edit . Ensure the serial port is in Console Server Mode
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Check Web Terminal and click Apply