Telnet Settings - SMC Networks SMC TigerStack III SMC6824M Management Manual

Telnet Settings

You can access the onboard configuration program over the network using
Telnet (i.e., a virtual terminal). Management access via Telnet can be
enabled/disabled and other various parameters set, including the TCP port
number, timeouts, and a password. These parameters can be configured
via the Web or CLI interface.
Command Attributes
• Telnet Status – Enables or disables Telnet access to the switch.
(Default: Enabled)
• Telnet Port Number – Sets the TCP port number for Telnet on the
switch. (Default: 23)
• Login Timeout – Sets the interval that the system waits for a user to log
into the CLI. If a login attempt is not detected within the timeout interval,
the connection is terminated for the session. (Range: 0 - 300 seconds;
Default: 300 seconds)
• Exec Timeout – Sets the interval that the system waits until user input
is detected. If user input is not detected within the timeout interval, the
current session is terminated. (Range: 0 - 65535 seconds; Default: 600
seconds)
• Password Threshold – Sets the password intrusion threshold, which
limits the number of failed logon attempts. When the logon attempt
threshold is reached, the system interface becomes silent for a specified
amount of time (set by the Silent Time parameter) before allowing the
next logon attempt. (Range: 0-120; Default: 3 attempts)
• Password
connection is started on a line with password protection, the system
prompts for the password. If you enter the correct password, the system
shows a prompt. (Default: No password)
• Login
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authentication by a single global password as configured for the
Password parameter, or by passwords set up for specific user-name
accounts. (Default: Local)
2. CLI only.
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– Specifies a password for the line connection. When a
– Enables password checking at login. You can select
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