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- Page 3 PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications ..........................4 2. Introduction............................ 5 2.1 Main Security Barriers......................5 2.2 Features ..........................5 2.3 Front-Panel Indicators......................6 2.4 Reset Button........................... 6 3. Installation............................7 3.1 Setting Internal DIP Switches for Individual Port Configurations........7 3.2 Connecting Devices to the Ports...................14... - Page 5 PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD Contents (continued) Chapter Page 4.8 Security Considerations........................29 Figures 3-1. Internal Switch Locations for the PSG ..................7 4-1. The Program Mode Menu......................17 4-2. The LIST-ALL Option of the Main Programming Menu............23 Tables 3-1. Switch S1 (Port A: Options) ....................... 8 3-2.
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Page 6: Specifications
PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD 1. Specifications Interface — Asynchronous RS-232-C/V.24 Pins Supported — 1-8, 20, and 22 Connectors — (2) DB9S 9-pin sub-D female Data Rates — 45.5 to 38,400 bps (each port Power — Wallmount transformer individually selectable) Size — 1.8”H x 5.5”W x 8.5”D Memory —... -
Page 7: Introduction
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2. Introduction The Programmable Security Guard (PSG) adds • Program mode for entering primary passwords and their associated parameters. security to any RS-232 asynchronous port, to help protect your computer resources from unauthorized • Primary passwords can be assigned to either or accesses. -
Page 8: Front-Panel Indicators
PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD 2.3 Front-Panel Indicators 2.4 Reset Button There are 5 LEDs on the unit’s right front panel. The location of the reset button is shown in Fig. 3-1. Any time you make changes to the internal switch • Power LED: Lights when power is present. -
Page 9: Installation
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation Installing the PSG involves the following steps: 3.1 Setting Internal DIP Switches for Individual Port Configurations 1. Setting the internal DIP switches for individual port configurations. Remove the unit’s cover to expose the PC board. 2. -
Page 10: Switch S1 (Port A: Options)
PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD Tables 3-1 to 3-6 show the switch position settings. Table 3-7 shows the jumper settings. Several options can be configured for each port individually: Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits per Word, Flow Control, and Modem Controls. Table 3-1. SWITCH S1 (Port A: Options) -
Page 11: Switch S2 (Port B: Options)
CHAPTER 3: Installation Table 3-2. SWITCH S2 (Port B: Options) OPTION SWITCH POSITION SETTING STOP BITS PARITY Even PARITY Disable Enable DATA BITS FLOW CONTROL Hardware Software MODEM CONTROL Disabled Enabled PROGRAM MODE Disable Enable Select Modem Control Enabled (Position 7 of either Switch 1 or Switch 2, Position 7) for the port to which the modem is connected. -
Page 12: Switch S3 (Port A: Baud Rate)
PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD Table 3-3. SWITCH S3 (Port A: Baud Rate). OPTION SWITCH POSITION SETTING BAUD RATE (bps) 38400 19200 9600 4800 4800 2400 2400 1828.72 1371.54 1200 1037.92 164.82OFF 1371.54 1200 1037.92OFF 164.82 OFF 134.28 OFF 110.35 ON 74.42 67.14... -
Page 13: Switch S4 (Port B: Baud Rate)
CHAPTER 3: Installation Table 3-4. SWITCH S4 (Port B: Baud Rate). OPTION SWITCH POSITION SETTING BAUD RATE 38400 19200 9600 4800 4800 2400 2400 1828.72 1371.54 1200 1037.92 164.82OFF 1371.54OFF 1200 1037.92OFF 164.82 OFF 134.28 OFF 110.35 ON 74.42 67.14 55.82 45.5 PASS DCD PORT A TO RTS PORT B... -
Page 14: Switch S5 (System Options)
PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD Table 3-5. SWITCH S5 (System Options) OPTION SWITCH POSITION SETTING RETRY COUNT Infinite PASSWORD TIMEOUT 10 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes INACTIVITY TIMEOUT 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes 10 minutes RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE When you configure Retry Count via S5 Positions 1 and 2, you choose the number of times the PSG will try to connect to the modem before hanging up. -
Page 15: Switch S7 (Lead Options)
CHAPTER 3: Installation Table 3-6. SWITCH S7 (Lead Options) OPTION SWITCH POSITION SETTING RI INPUT PORT A Forced inactive Monitored DTR OUTPUT,PORT A Forced active Controlled DCD INPUT PORT A Forced active Monitored CTS INPUT, PORT A Forced active Monitored RI INPUT, PORT B Forced inactive Monitored... -
Page 16: Connecting Devices To The Ports
PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD Table 3-7. Jumper Settings FUNCTION JUMPER POSITION DSR OUTPUT, PORT A : FORCED ACTIVE W2 - BC DSR OUTPUT, PORT A : NO CONNECTION W2 - AB DSR OUTPUT, PORT B: FORCED ACTIVE W3 - BC DSR OUTPUT, PORT B: NO CONNECTION W3 - AB 3.2 Connecting Devices to the Ports... -
Page 17: Operation
CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 Security Mode amount of time to enter a valid password. If you don’t enter the password in this time period the PSG will reenter Security Mode. In Security Mode the PSG will monitor received data and input control leads (if applicable) until If the PSG receives a password in error the unit security barriers are successfully negotiated. -
Page 18: Secondary Password Validation
PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD If a modem answers the callback, the PSG will timer until the PSG receives the next byte of data. If proceed directly to SECONDARY PASSWORD modem controls are enabled, the unit will drop its VALIDATION. DTR output until DCD from the modem drops too. -
Page 19: How To Enter Program Mode
CHAPTER 4: Operation 4.3.1 H 4.3.2 H OW TO NTER ROGRAM OW TO ROGRAM You can access Program Mode through either port. Choose the “Exit Program Mode” option from the When one port is in Program Mode, the other port main programming menu. - Page 20 PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD ENTER PASSWORD NUMBER 01-64 FOLLOWED BY CR: Type 01 and press <Enter> (Carriage Return). The software prompts you for a primary and secondary password and a response string: PRIMARY PASSWORD: SECONDARY PASSWORD: RESPONSE STRING: Here’s an example of a Hayes dialing string: Type your primary password and press <Enter>.
- Page 21 CHAPTER 4: Operation Type 1, 2, or 3 and press <Enter>. The screen prompts: 1. USER PASSWORD 2. PROGRAMMING MODE PASSWORD ENTER NUMBER 1-2 FOLLOWED BY CR: Type 1 or 2 and press <Enter>. The Program Mode Choose programming only if this user should be menu reappears.
- Page 22 PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD PROGRAM MODE MENU: (1) ADD a new password and its associated parameters (2) DELETE an old password and its associated parameters (3) LIST & EDIT one existing password and its associated parameters (4) LIST ALL passwords (5) DISPLAY/SET the clock...
- Page 23 CHAPTER 4: Operation The Program Mode menu reappears: PROGRAM MODE MENU: (1) ADD a new password and its associated parameters (2) DELETE an old password and its associated parameters (3) LIST & EDIT one existing password and its associated parameters (4) LIST ALL passwords (5) DISPLAY/SET the clock (6) CLEAR password table...
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Page 24: Program Mode Options
PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD 4.3.4 P 4.3.5 A ROGRAM PTIONS ELETE PTIONS Each password has its associated parameters. These These options allow you to add, delete, list, and edit parameters are options. You can edit the password one password and its associated parameters. The and any or all of its options through the LIST &... - Page 25 CHAPTER 4: Operation PASSWORD KEY: P- precedes the primary password S- precedes secondary TIME (valid) KEY: CURRENT TIME: 08:00:03 DEN = DAY, EVENING, & NIGHT 6 AM -> 5 PM D = DAY DE = DAY & EVENING EVENING 5 PM -> 12 PM E = EVENING DN = DAY &...
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Page 26: Rs-232 Control Leads Supported
PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD 4.4 RS-232 Control Leads Supported Table 4-1 lists the control leads supported by the PSG and when they are used. Table 4-1. RS-232 Control Leads Supported. INPUTS OUTPUTS DESCRIPTION WHEN USED Transmit Data Driven with TX data... -
Page 27: Making A Callback
CHAPTER 4: Operation 4.5.4 M 4.5.5 I GNORING AN NCOMING URING A AKING A ALLBACK ALLBACK EQUENCE The PSG will first disconnect any existing After the unit disconnects a call, but before it starts connection to a remote modem. The PSG will then raise its DTR output (remember, RTS output is transmitting the dialing string to the modem, it will always active), and then send the predetermined... - Page 28 PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD Table 4-2. Output Leads with Modem Controls Enabled (On: Active; Off: Inactive) LEAD SECURITY MODE SECURITY MODE PASS-THRU PASSWORD CALLBACK MODE VALIDATION PROCEDURE Always ON Always ON Always ON OFF if DCD is not on ON while transmitting...
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Page 29: Inputs
CHAPTER 4: Operation 4.6.2 I NPUTS Table 4-3 shows the input leads when the modem controls are enabled. Table 4-3. Input Leads with Modem Controls Enabled (On: Active; Off: Inactive) LEAD SECURITY MODE SECURITY MODE PASS-THRU PASSWORD CALLBACK MODE VALIDATION PROCEDURE Ignored Ignored... - Page 30 NOTES Switch S1 Port A: 1 Stop Bit Parity Disabled 8 Data Bits Software Flow Control Modem Control Enabled Program Mode Disabled Switch S2 Port B: 1 Stop Bit Parity Disabled 8 Data Bits Software Flow Control Modem Control Disabled Program Mode Disabled Switch S3 Port A: 1200 Baud...
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Page 31: Security Considerations
CHAPTER 4: Operation Port A: RI Monitored DTR Controlled DCD Monitored CTS Forced Active Port B: RI Forced Inactive DTR Forced Active DCD Forced Active CTS Forced Active 4.8 Security Considerations To maintain security, follow these recommendations: • Assign only one person the task of programming the unit. - Page 32 PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY GUARD...
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Page 33: Jumper Settings
CONNECTORS C B A Controlled DCD INPUT, PORT B Forced Active Monitored CTS INPUT, PORT B Forced Active A B C Monitored Programmable Security Guard Board Layout IMPORTANT: The internal DIP s CLOSED or ON and OFF. For a CLOSED=ON.