Configuration
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4.3.7 Logouts
In addition to DSRLogouts, the port can be manually logged out, or it can be configured to
automatically log out when it has been inactive for a pre-determined length of time. To
manually log out of the MSS, type Logout at the Local> prompt, or press Ctrl-D.
Figure 4-24: Logging out of the MSS
To log out the port after a specified period of inactivity, use the Change Inactive Logout
command. This command works in conjunction with Change Inactive Timer, which
defines how long a port must remain idle before it is automatically logged out.
For example, to make the MSS log out the port after two minutes of inactivity, use the
following commands. The inactivity logout timer period can be specified in seconds (s) or
minutes (m). For example, in the following figure changing 1m to 60s produces the same
results.
Figure 4-25: Enabling Timed Inactivity Logout
4.3.8 Preferred Port Host
A default host for a port can be defined using the Change Preferred command. The MSS
attempts to use the preferred host for connections when no host name is specified in a
connection command.
Figure 4-26: Defining a Preferred Service
4.3.9 Dedicated Port Host
A dedicated host can also be defined for a port using the Change Dedicated command.
When a serial user logs into a dedicated port, the MSS will automatically connect him to
the specified host; he cannot access the MSS Local> prompt. When the connection is
closed, the MSS automatically logs him out.
Figure 4-27: Defining a Dedicated Service
Environment strings can be added to the command to change connection characteristics.
See the Change Dedicated command in the Device Server Reference Manual for more
information.
Local>> LOGOUT
Local>> CHANGE INACTIVE LOGOUT ENABLED
Local>> CHANGE INACTIVE TIMER 1m
Local>> CHANGE PREFERRED TCP 192.0.1.66
Local>> CHANGE DEDICATED TCP 192.0.1.66