Page 1: User Guide
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Page 4: Federal Communications Commission
A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada. Caution: the Console Server is approved for commercial use only. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 5: About This Guide
(such as routers, servers and so on) in order to perform system administration tasks. This manual requires a working knowledge of using personal computers and associated operating systems, as well as experience in installing host cards and peripherals. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
UMMARY OF F BOOTP ... 227 PPENDIX G JET ... 243 PPENDIX PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING ... 259 NDEX Black Box Console Server user guide ... 17 ... 23 ... 69 ... 115 ONSOLE ERVER ... 125 ... 141 ... 215 ERVICE YPES ...
Page 7: Contents
Contents ... 5 BOUT THIS UIDE Purpose of this manual... 5 Who this manual is for... 5 ... 6 ONTENTS ... 7 ONTENTS Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 8 Typical applications summary ... 20 Managing devices over the LAN/WAN ... 20 Managing devices without accessing the LAN/WAN ... 20 Network security ... 20 Management and diagnostics ... 20 Console Server front and rear views... 21 Black Box Console Server user guide ... 17...
Page 9 Saving to a file ... 63 Setting date and time... 64 Performing a soft reboot... 65 Restoring factory default settings... 66 Resetting to factory defaults using software ... 66 Resetting to factory defaults using reset switch... 66 Black Box Console Server user guide ... 23...
Page 10 Deleting a user account ... 109 Configuring Break Pass Through ... 110 Resetting the line to default... 111 Saving your settings... 112 Saving settings to non-volatile memory... 112 Saving settings to a file ... 112 Black Box Console Server user guide ... 69...
Page 11 Example direct connections ... 131 Sun Microsystem servers ... 132 CISCO RJ45 console ports with software flow control... 134 Black Box 833AS ... 134 Black Box Series router console port... 134 IBM RS6000 ... 135 PC serial port... 136 PC, example connections,... 136 Connection from the 25-pin Admin Port to a PC ...
Page 12 ... 160 reset line... 160 reset user... 161 restart... 161 resume... 161 rlogin ... 163 save ... 163 screen ... 164 set contact ... 164 set date ... 164 set ethernet interface RJ45 ... 165 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 13 ... 194 show server ... 196 show slip line ... 197 show snmp... 198 show telnet ... 199 show time ... 199 show user ... 200 start ... 200 telnet ... 201 version ... 202 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 14 List of line service types... 224 F BOOTP ... 227 PPENDIX Introduction... 228 How BOOTP works ... 229 How to setup BOOTP ... 231 The bootptab file entry... 231 The bootfile ... 234 Black Box Console Server user guide ... 215 ... 223 ERVICE YPES...
Page 15 ROUBLESHOOTING Introduction... 252 General communication matters... 252 Host problems... 253 JETset problems... 254 Login problems ... 255 Problems with terminals... 257 Emergency recovery... 258 Problems with framed Routing... 258 ... 259 NDEX Black Box Console Server user guide ... 251...
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Page 17: Chapter 1 Introduction
For information about performing system administration tasks with your Console Server, see Chapter 3 System For information on using your Console Server as a console server, see Using your Console Black Box Console Server user guide Chapter 2 Installation. administration. Server.
Page 18: About The Console Server
Using a Console Server you can access the unit over the LAN/WAN or via dial-in. The Console Server is available in the following variants; • 16 port • 24 port Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 19 See also Typical applications summary on page 20 Console Server front and rear views on page Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 20: Typical Applications Summary
Web browser, and easy downloads of software upgrades to the unit's flash memory. Command line and menu interfaces are included, as is a separate local management port, plus industry standard control and management facilities - SNMP, BOOTP, DHCP and DNS. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 21: Console
24 port unit. Console Server front view You can mount the Console Server in a 19 inch rack, on a wall or on a desk. Console Server rear panel Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 22 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation
Setting up your network parameters on page 46 • Saving configuration changes on page 62 • Setting date and time on page 64 • Performing a soft reboot on page 65 • Restoring factory default settings on page Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 24: General Installation Procedure
See For information on using your Console Server as a console server, see Using your Console Black Box Console Server user guide Rack mounting your Console Server on page 25 for the maximum advisable units to stack. Chapter 3 System administration Server.
Page 25: Rack Mounting Your Console Server
When mounting several Console Server units in a 19” rack, you must not stack more than 3 units without leaving an air gap between them. Caution Observe maximum ambient operating temperatures within a rack; you may have to use forced air cooling. Black Box Console Server user guide Console Server...
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Page 27: Desk Mounting Your Console Server
Stick the four feet to the underside of the unit, one in each corner, approximately one inch from each adjacent edge. 1 inch (2.5 cm) 1 inch (2.5 cm) Black Box Console Server user guide rubber foot bottom panel of unit rubber foot...
Page 28: Multiple Stacking Your Console Server
When mounting several Console Server units in a 19” rack, you must not stack more than 3 units without leaving an air gap between them. Caution Observe maximum ambient operating temperatures within a rack; you may have to use forced air cooling. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 29: Led Guide
During bootup you should see power and network LEDs display the following colours. Power and network LEDs Once power is on and the network is connected, the power and network LEDs will display the following colours: Black Box Console Server user guide Console Server during bootup...
Page 30 Console Server during normal operations Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 31 RJ45 LEDs There are bi-colour LEDs on the RJ45 connectors on both the front and rear panels. These LEDs flicker briefly during bootup and then display the following colours, Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 32: Selecting Aui Or 10/100 Base T Interface
To set this type of interface 10/100Base-T You can now perform the initial configuration of the unit. Black Box Console Server user guide Use this command set ethernet interface RJ45 set ethernet interface AUI...
Page 33: Setting Up An Ip Address
For information on BOOTP see Set up your DHCP server as required. See your system documentation for details of configuring the DHCP service on your server's operating system. Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix F BOOTP. In addition on Microsoft Appendix F...
Page 34 Connect your Console Server to the network and turn on the unit. The IP address and any other configuration information will now be set up automatically.For more information see About DHCP on page Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 35: About Dhcp
(internet address, subnet mask, etc.). This process is shown in DHCP request and response on page You can stop the DHCP server from replying to the unit; see DHCP request and response Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix F BOOTP...
Page 36 DHCP. DHCP is now often used in favour of BOOTP as it is supported on a wide range of network operating systems, however to ensure compatibility with existing installations, the Console Server will continue to fully support BOOTP. Black Box Console Server user guide for an explanation of the following text:...
Page 37 DHCP service configured for Console Server clients and if boot file download is required, then the TFTP service should be configured and running. DHCP/BOOTP can also be disabled completely by setting the configurable server DHCP parameter to off. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 38: Manually Setting Up An Ip Address
Manually setting up an IP address This section includes the following; • Set up procedure on page 39 • Server form field descriptions on page Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 39: Set Up Procedure
The main menu is now displayed: At the main menu, select ‘server configuration’. (alternatively, use the cli command set server) The server form will be displayed as shown in the next picture: Black Box Console Server user guide information. Appendix B The CLI...
Page 40 Example settings for all the Console Server configuration fields are shown in the next picture: When you have completed the form, press <return>. You will be presented with the following display: Black Box Console Server user guide Server form field descriptions on...
Page 41 You will have entered users in the Console Server’s user table. The unit will authenticate users via its own user table and, provided user names and passwords are valid, should not need recourse to a RADIUS host. Black Box Console Server user guide Saving...
Page 42: Server Form Field Descriptions
Internet Address (IP Address) Broadcast Address Subnet Mask Domain Name Authentication Black Box Console Server user guide Set up procedure on page Description The familiar name for your Console Server. The Console Server’s unique address in the network. The address used by the Console Server for sending information to all hosts on your network simultaneously.
Page 43 Parameter DHCP SSH protocol Black Box Console Server user guide Description both - (the default) firstly with the unit’s own user table. If the username is found in unit but the password is incorrect, an authentication request is sent to the RADIUS host. If the username is not found in the unit, authentication is passed up to the RADIUS host.
Page 44 Parameter gui access Black Box Console Server user guide Description this parameter controls access to the Console Server’s graphical configuration programme JETset. The default is ‘off’. When set to ‘on’ the admin user can access the JETset from a Web browser, using the unit’s internet address.
Page 45: Accessing The Console Server Configuration Software
(abbreviated)> e.g. xxxxxx, followed by the hash # sign, indicating that you are now logged in as the system administrator. To enter Full Screen mode (the text-based menus), type screen and press <return>. The main menu will be displayed: Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 46: Setting Up Your Network Parameters
Within the Host Table menu, select ‘Add Host’ from the Host Table menu; this option enables you to add the hostname of a host to the host table. You will be asked to enter the hostname: Black Box Console Server user guide (Adding a Host on page 46), change (Deleting a host on page 49) a host as required.
Page 47 Type in the name of the host (14 characters maximum) and press <return>. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 48: Changing A Host
Within the Host Table menu, Select ‘Change Host’ from the Host Table menu; This form will list all hosts added to the host table. The default internet address is 0.0.0.1. Enter the correct internet address of each host. Use the <del> key to backspace if necessary. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 49: Deleting A Host
Within the Host Table menu, When you select ‘Delete Host’, the host table will be displayed: Select the host that you want to delete and press <return>. You will be asked to confirm the deletion: Type ‘y’ to delete the host, ‘n’ to cancel the command. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 50: Changing The Admin Password
You are now prompted to enter the password a second time to confirm your choice. At the prompt, re-enter the password and press <return>. The password change will take effect next time you log in. Note The factory default password is superuser. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 51: Radius Configuration
A list of hosts from the unit’s host table is now displayed (see table on page Highlight your selection and press <return>. You will be asked to enter a ‘secret’ (a password): Black Box Console Server user guide 46): Setting up the host...
Page 52 The RADIUS parameters are described in page When you have completed the form, press <return>. You will be presented with the following display: Black Box Console Server user guide Setting up an IP address on page RADIUS parameters description on...
Page 53 Accept the form; you will be returned to the menu. You may want to save your configuration changes permanently; see Saving configuration changes on page 62 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 54: Radius Parameters Description
- the UDP port number for RADIUS accounting. The default value is 1646 which should match most RADIUS implementations. Change this value if your RADIUS host is using a different UDP port number. Black Box Console Server user guide state of RADIUS host...
Page 55 6 (000006) sessions started since that reboot. Sessions are measured through the RJ45 ports on the front panel; connections through any of the ports on the rear panel are not shown. Black Box Console Server user guide 0a000006...
Page 56: Dns Configuration
You can enter a maximum of two DNS hosts. delete DNS 5. If required, change the DNS entry by deleting it, then entering the replacement value. Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix D RADIUS & Networking.
Page 57: Wins Configuration
The first host entered becomes the primary WINS host, the next host entered becomes the secondary host. You can enter a maximum of two WINS hosts. delete WINS 4. If required, change the WINS entry by deleting it, then entering the replacement value. Black Box Console Server user guide Networking.
Page 58: Configuring Network Gateways
Adding a gateway on page 59 • Deleting a Gateway on page Black Box Console Server user guide (while RIP packets are received). If the unit detects that the gateway is no longer operating (no RIP packets received) it will be deleted from the routing table.
Page 59: Adding A Gateway
Complete the ‘Status’ field; the values are ‘active’ or ‘passive’. Note the gateways configured in this table will be ignored if you have used DHCP or BOOTP to download a single passive gateway into the unit; see BOOTP. Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix F...
Page 60: Deleting A Gateway
Note that the host will NOT be deleted from the host table. To delete a gateway proceed as follows: From the Network Configuration menu, select ‘Gateway’. From the Gateway menu, select ‘Delete Gateway’ to list your gateways: Delete the gateway you require from the list. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 61: Verifying Your Network Installation
Choose a host that you have defined in the host table. If no packet loss is reported, your unit is ready to use.If the command returns an error, refer to the ping cli command. See Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix B The CLI commands;...
Page 62: Saving Configuration Changes
All the changes made since last entering the menus will be saved to FLASH (permanent, non-volatile) memory. You will now be at the command line prompt. To return the menus, at the command prompt, type: screen Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 63: Saving To A File
Saving to a file cli syntax: You can also save your configuration information to a file on a host. This can only be netsave done in the cli; See Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix B The CLI commands.
Page 64: A L T
Alternatively, in command line mode (cli) enter the commands ‘set date’ and ‘set time’; To view the date and time select ‘hardware’ from the Main Menu and check the ‘hardware’ form; In command line mode, enter the commands Show date, Show time, or Show hardware. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 65: Performing A Soft Reboot
You will be asked whether you wish to save your configuration changes to non- volatile memory: At the prompt, type y and press the Enter key. The unit will close all connections and then reboot. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 66: Restoring Factory Default Settings
At the prompt, type ‘y’ to reset the unit, or ‘n’ to cancel the command. Resetting to factory defaults using reset switch To reset to factory defaults using the reset switch, proceed as follows; Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 67 Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the reset switch located on the rear of the unit. The Console Server will then reboot and reset itself to factory default settings. Black Box Console Server user guide...
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Page 69: Chapter 3 System Administration
Configuring a dial in line on page 74 • Configuring users on page 94 • Configuring Break Pass Through on page 110 • Resetting the line to default on page 111 • Saving your settings on page 112 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 70: Security
10001 to 10024. You can change these to any other socket number as long as there is no conflict on the network. For an explanation of other line services see Types. Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix B The CLI commands. Chapter 4 Using your Console...
Page 71: Viewing And Editing Your Line Settings
Select Line Settings from the Line Configuration menu then select the line that you want to configure. Set ‘service’ to rev tel (default setting). Note when field is highlighted, pressing L will list all available options. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 72 Do not configure the idle and session timers; these timers have no effect on reverse telnet connections. The ‘Hostname’ and ‘Host Port’ fields may contain default or last-used values, but these will be ignored. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 73: Lost Password
Console Server (the ‘unit’) to its factory default settings. cli syntax: If a user forgets his/her password, you can assign a new password; go to the Users Menu set user and select ‘set password’. Black Box Console Server user guide 111. Resetting the...
Page 74: Configuring A Dial In Line
ACCM) which allows specific control characters to be escaped from the data stream. Configuring PPP on page 82 For more information on the SLIP and PPP protocols see page Black Box Console Server user guide 82, then sub-section ‘Security’ for further details. for more details. Configuring a dial in line on...
Page 75: Setting Up The Line
Within the Line settings menu, select a particular line; e.g. line 3. show line The line form will be displayed (default values shown in the next example): Within the line form, set the Service field using one of the options given in the next table; Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 76 300 seconds after the last activity. The maximum value is 4294967 seconds (equal to 49 days, approximately). A value of 0 (zero) means the idle timer will not expire, so the connection is open permanently. Black Box Console Server user guide Configuring a user account on page...
Page 77 You can reset this line to default (an option as you exit this form); refer to Resetting the line to default on page 111 12. You may want to save your configuration permanently; if so, refer to Saving settings to non-volatile memory on page 112. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 78: Configuring Slip
192.101.34.146, your local ip address may be 192.101.34.145; (in the cli, example syntax would be: set slip li 1 lipaddr 192.101.34.145) Do not use the unit’s (main) ip address in this field; if you do so, routing will not take place correctly. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 79 The possible values are ‘on’ and ‘off’; the default is on. Black Box Console Server user guide Configuring a user account on page 100, sub-section ‘framed mtu’.
Page 80 SLIP parameters configured for that line/port. TX parameters are useful in some applications such as Trumpet Winsock. Options are ‘on’ or ‘off’. Black Box Console Server user guide Configuring a dial in line on page 74 100, sub-section ‘framed compression’.
Page 81: Configuring Ppp
Within the PPP form set all the fields to the values you require. See field descriptions on page 83 form. Black Box Console Server user guide Configuring a dial in line on page for details of how to set each field within the PPP...
Page 82: Ppp Configuration Procedure
• Configure NAK retries on page 90 • Authentication timeout on page 90 • Roaming callback on page 90 • Challenge_ interval on page 92 Black Box Console Server user guide 82. The following fields are described in this section.
Page 83: Ppp Form Field Descriptions
Netmask’ is set in the RADIUS file the unit will use the value in the RADIUS file in preference to the ‘Subnet Mask’ value configured here. Black Box Console Server user guide ‘Setting up an IP address on page 100, sub-section ‘framed ip’.
Page 84 A timer operates during which successful authentication must take place. If the timer expires before the remote end has been authenticated successfully the link will be terminated. Black Box Console Server user guide Configuring a user account on Configuring a user account on page...
Page 85 If you have selected a line service of ‘cslogin’, PAP or CHAP will not take place since the user will have already been authenticated. In this case setting security to PAP or CHAP will have no effect. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 86 In both cases, you can enter a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters; (in the cli, example syntax would be: set ppp I 7 password ******) Remote User Complete this field only if you: • have specified PAP or CHAP (security protocols) in the ‘Security’ field, and Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 87 The choices are ‘on’ or ‘off’; the default is ‘on’. For most comp applications this should be enabled; i.e. ‘on’. In the cli example syntax would be: set ppp li 1 address_comp on Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 88 ‘framed ip’ address to 255.255.255.255, the unit will override the value for IP address negotiation set here. The result is that the unit will allow the remote end to specify its ip address. Black Box Console Server user guide Configuring a dial in line on page 74 Configuring a user...
Page 89 (fixed) callback.To use roaming callback, the remote end must be a Microsoft Windows which support Microsoft’s Callback Control Protocol (CBCP) The user is allowed 30 seconds to input a telephone number after which the unit ends the call. Black Box Console Server user guide 100. Roaming callback therefore...
Page 90 (fixed) callback parameter to ‘on’ for that particular user; see Configuring a user account on page 100. Black Box Console Server user guide PPP line ROAMING CALLBACK for the particular user you must set (fixed) callback to ‘on’. See...
Page 91 CHAP re-challenges. The initial challenge takes place even if re-challenges are disabled. Some PPP client software does not work with CHAP re-challenges so you may wish to leave the parameter disabled in the unit. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 92: Configuring A Modem
‘ppp’ the unit can initialise a modem. You enter a modem name and initialisation string in the modems sub-menu. The unit will initialise that modem before any new connection is started. add modem on page 146 Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix B The CLI commands.
Page 93: Configuring Users
About user accounts and RADIUS on page 96 • Adding a user account on page 99 • Configuring a user account on page 100 Black Box Console Server user guide Configuring a dial in line About user levels on page 108. A maximum...
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Page 95: About User Accounts And Radius
Caution If you set the port to authenticate by RADIUS only, users will not be able to dial in and connect if the network connection is down (no access to RADIUS server). Black Box Console Server user guide...
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Page 97: Example Radius User File: Telnet Service
In this example "Indirect Sales Group" is 20 characters (including spaces). - line parameters override those configured in the unit; see on page 74 for a more detailed discussion on line parameters. Black Box Console Server user guide Configuring a dial in line...
Page 98 Admin users can change user passwords using the ‘Set Password’ feature described in Changing a user’s password on page 109. Normal users can change their own passwords; see Changing a user’s password on page Black Box Console Server user guide 109.
Page 99: Adding A User Account
Note Changes you make in this form, as the system administrator, will only take effect for a user when the user next logs in to the unit. Black Box Console Server user guide 101. 108. Configuring a dial in line on page for a description of how to set each field in more detail.
Page 100: Configuration Procedure
Callback for a user on page 105 • framed ip on page 107 • framed netmask on page 107 • framed mtu on page 107 • framed compression on page Black Box Console Server user guide 100.The following fields are included: 108. Configuration...
Page 101: User Form Field Descriptions
Note also that some types of user service have the same name as line service types, e.g. ‘user service: SLIP’ and ‘line service:SLIP’. User ‘service’ is explained in Configuring a user account on page Black Box Console Server user guide 78. There will be no further login prompt (unless Setting up the line on page 82.
Page 102 Console Server, (or in the cli see command ‘set server’). The IP address entered here does not affect the host table or any line configuration. Black Box Console Server user guide Configuring a dial in line on page ‘tcp clear’).
Page 103 For a diagrammatic view of callback, see Callback for a user on page 105. Note that the unit supports another type of callback - ROAMING callback - which is configurable for a line when you are using the PPP protocol; see Configuring PPP on page 82. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 104 Note: Roaming callback is described in Configuring PPP on page 82 Black Box Console Server user guide User CALLBACK (fixed) the line must have authentication: for SLIP, set line service to CS_login (set user service to slip)
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Page 106 512 bytes in length. The framed mtu value will be used in preference to the mtu/mru values set for a line; Configuring SLIP on page 78 Black Box Console Server user guide Configuring SLIP on page 78 Configuring PPP on page...
Page 107: About User Levels
The display of a dollar or pound sign will vary according to the characters supported by your terminal. Black Box Console Server user guide Configuring SLIP on page 78 the system administrator. The admin user has total access to the unit.
Page 108: Changing A User's Password
Within the Users menu, select ‘Delete User’ (cli syntax delete user). Select the user that you want to delete from the list displayed. You will be asked to confirm the deletion; Type ‘y’ and press <return>. The user will be deleted. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 109: Configuring Break Pass Through
To change the SSH break signal, use the following command: # set server sshbreakstring <8-characters> Note A terminal emulator must be used that is capable of sending the break signal. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 110: Resetting The Line To Default
The line will be reset to 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and software flow control; the line type will become ‘rev tel’, the TCP Port ‘23’, the Idle Timer ‘300’ seconds and the hostname the first host entered in the host table. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 111: Saving Your Settings
To return the menus, at the command prompt, type: screen Saving settings to a file netsave You can also save your configuration information to a file on a host. This can only be done in the cli; see Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix B The CLI commands...
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Page 115: Server
For information about performing system administration tasks with your Console Server, see Chapter 3 System For information on using your Console Server as a console server, see Using your Console Black Box Console Server user guide Chapter 2 Installation. administration. Server.
Page 116: Introduction
Accessing devices via modems on a dial in link using PPP. See page 122 • Accessing devices via modems on a dial in link with no network. See page 123 Black Box Console Server user guide Chapter 3 System administration, you can begin to use it as...
Page 117: Accessing Devices Via Telnet From The Lan
At this prompt, enter your user name for the Console Server and press enter. At the password prompt, enter your password for the Console Server and press enter. You will now be connected to the port and thus the connected device. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 118: Accessing Devices Via Ssh
Select the appropriate SSH protocol setting. SSH1 – SSH version 1 only SSH2 – SSH version 2 only Both – Both SSH version 1 and SSH version 2 supported Disabled – SSH protocol is disabled. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 119 During key generation, an indicator at the bottom of the screen shows the keys being generated. During the key generation process, any users connected to the box may experience performance delays due to the intense CPU time to generate secure keys for the SSH protocol support. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 120: Required Information
Ip address of Console Server device is connected to • Port on Console Server device is connected to • TCP socket number of port (by default port 1 will be 10001, port 2 10002, etc) Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 121: Access Procedure
Server login prompt can be delayed by a few seconds as the secure line is being negotiated. A password prompt will appear and you can enter your password. You will now be connected to the port over a secure SSH LAN connection. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 122: Accessing Devices Via Modems Using Ppp
Even in the event of a main network failure a user will still be able to connect to the Console Server and access a port. Black Box Console Server user guide Chapter 3 System Accessing devices via Telnet from the LAN on page administration).
Page 123: Accessing Devices Via Modems Using A Dumb Device
11. At the login prompt enter your Console Server user name and press enter, A password prompt is now displayed 12. At the prompt enter the password and press enter. A Console Server prompt is now displayed. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 124 13. At this prompt telnet to the appropriate port For example Telnet 'ipaddress' 'socket #' Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 125: Appendix A C A B L I N G I N F O R M A T I O N
RJ45 10/100BaseT port on page 129 • Admin Port on page 130 • Direct (1:1) Connections on page 131 • PC serial port on page 136 • Terminals on page 138 • Modems on page 140 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 126: Rj45 Rs232 Serial Ports
Pin locations RJ45 connectors The pins in all the RJ45 connectors (front and rear panels) are located at the bottom, with pin 1 on the right; Black Box Console Server user guide shielded RJ45 pinouts RJ45 pinouts (serial ports) on page Direction...
Page 127 RJ45 connectors Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 128: Aui Port
AUI interface during initial configuration using CLI commands. Selecting AUI or 10/100 Base T interface on page Ground/chassis link Collision+ Data Out+ do not connect Black Box Console Server user guide Signal Ground Data In+ Ground Ground...
Page 129: Rj45 10/100Baset Port
129the next table. The positions of the pins inside the connector are shown in are shown below . Black Box Console Server user guide Pin numbering in the RJ45 connectors on page Signal Function...
Page 130: Admin Port
The port labelled ‘Admin’ is on the rear of the unit. When fitted with a 25-pin female D-type connector the wiring is as follows: all others If you wish to connect a terminal into the Admin Port, see the connection example in Terminals on page Black Box Console Server user guide Signal Function Receive Transmit...
Page 131: Direct (1:1) Connections
Some user equipment need additional signals on the connector. These may not be supported by the Black Box device or your cable. The normal way to overcome this is to loopback - on your equipment - one of the output lines to the required input.
Page 132: Sun Microsystem Servers
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Page 134: Cisco Rj45 Console Ports With Software Flow Control
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Page 136: Pc Serial Port
PC serial port PC, example connections, with a Black Box RS232 RJ45 connector and a direct (1:1) connection to the PC (connection not through a structured cabling system), and using hardware flow control: B l a c k B o x R S 2 3 2...
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Page 138: Terminals
In addition to the signals shown in the examples above, you may connect Protective Ground (P/GND) if you have shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable. Connect P/GND at either your equipment or the Black Box device (but not both). P/GND will reduce interference in noisy environments.
Page 139: Connection From The 25-Pin Admin Port To A Terminal
In addition to the signals shown in the examples above, you may connect Protective Ground (P/GND) if you have shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable. Connect P/GND at either your equipment or the Black Box device (but not both). P/GND will reduce interference in noisy environments.
Page 140: Modems
In addition to the signals shown in the examples above, you may connect Protective Ground (P/GND) if you have shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable. Connect P/GND at either your equipment or the Black Box device (but not both). P/GND will reduce interference in noisy environments.
Page 141: Appendixb The Cli Commands
Command Line Interface (CLI). appendix if This appendix provides descriptions of each Command Line Interface (CLI) you want to... command. This appendix includes the following sections; • CLI commands on page Black Box Console Server user guide 142.
Page 142: Cli Commands
Note ‘DNS’ must be entered in upper case. Also: internet address is the internet address of your machine providing the DNS; enter Black Box Console Server user guide is the internet address that identifies the host(s) in the community. defines the access permission for the community.
Page 143 Menu Network Configuration - DNS - Add DNS equivalent See also delete DNS, WINS, Black Box Console Server user guide show server...
Page 144: Add Gateway
Where: hostname inetaddress Black Box Console Server user guide is the name of the host that you want to define as a gateway is the gateway type: default, host or network. The types are: •...
Page 145 Menu Network Configuration - Host Table - Add Host equivalent See also delete host, set host Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 146: Add Modem
See also: delete radius, Black Box Console Server user guide init_string is the name of your modem, e.g. usrobotics28.8, or a name you wish to use, e.g. modem4. Do not enter spaces in the name; use the underscore _ character; e.g. us_robotics_28.8 is the initialisation string of the modem;...
Page 147: Add Trap
WINS; enter Menu Network Configuration - WINS - Add WINS equivalent Black Box Console Server user guide is an arbitrary name assigned to the community. is the internet address that identifies the host(s) in the community. trap,...
Page 148: Admin
This command enables you to delete SNMP communities defined using the add admin community command. Syntax de l et e co m mu ni ty 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Black Box Console Server user guide DNS, show server...
Page 149: Delete Dns
Syntax d e l et e h o s t h o s t n a m e Black Box Console Server user guide trap, show snmp remember the address type a space and then a question mark after DNS;...
Page 150: Delete Modem
Where: host type hostname Menu radius configuration - radius settings equivalent See also: radius, show radius Black Box Console Server user guide host name is either authentication_host or is the name of the RADIUS host accounting_host...
Page 151: Delete Trap
Menu Network Configuration - WINS - delete WINS equivalent See also WINS, delete Black Box Console Server user guide show snmp. show user remember the address type a space and then a question mark after WINS; e.g. del WINS ? The unit will list the ip addresses of WINS machines entered in its WINS table.
Page 152: Heap
This command tells you how much free memory currently exists and the largest admin available fragment. Syntax h e a p Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 153: Help
This command logs you off the unit. You won’t be allowed to log out if you still have all users sessions running. Syntax l o g ou t Menu Sessions - Logout equivalent See also kill line Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 154: Netload
TFTP in the unit; see the command set server. The downloaded files will take effect as follows: configuration immediately after successful download. When you continue to use the cli or menus, you will be using the new configuration term1, term2 and term3 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 155 If you have used the ‘nowrite’ option and you now wish to discard this file in RAM and revert to the original file in FLASH, you must reboot the unit. Use the cli command reboot. Menu (none available) equivalent See also netsave, reboot, set server Black Box Console Server user guide reboot on page 160...
Page 156: Netsave
Black Box Console Server user guide the configuration of your unit information associated with the last crash of the unit is one from the list of hosts defined in the unit host table. Type ? to show the host table entries.
Page 157 Menu (not available) Equivalent: See Also: netload, save Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 158: Ping
[p a c k e t s_ s e n t ] Where: hostname/ inetaddress packet_size Black Box Console Server user guide i cm p. s eq =0 . i cm p. s eq =1 . is the hostname or internet address of the machine that you want to ping.
Page 159 (default = 10). Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 160: Reboot
This command will reset the specified serial line(s) to the default line configuration. admin Syntax re s et l in e . / n / * Where: specifies the current line. is a specific serial line number. Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix F BOOTP.
Page 161: Reset User
You will be returned to your last position in a session. Syntax r e s um e n Black Box Console Server user guide line, set line specifies the current user. is the name of a specific user.
Page 162 Where n is the session you want to resume. Menu Sessions - Resume Session equivalent See also start Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 163: Rlogin
The writing to FLASH will take a few seconds and during this time the unit will not respond to user input. WARNING do not turn the power on/off while the unit is writing to FLASH memory. Syntax: save See also netload, Black Box Console Server user guide telnet netsave...
Page 164: Screen
Syntax s e t d a t e d d / m m /y yy y for example; set date 05/12/2000 Menu Main Menu - hardware equivalent See also set time Black Box Console Server user guide Setting...
Page 165: Set Ethernet Interface Rj45
[i n et ad dr e ss ] [s t at us ] Where: hostname type Black Box Console Server user guide AUI, show hardware RJ45, show hardware is the name of the gateway.
Page 166: Set Host
[ r aw /t el n et /s s h] [r aw / te ln et ] [h o st na me ] [c s_ p or t] [h o st _p or t ] Black Box Console Server user guide is the internet address of the target host or network.
Page 167 Only this user will be able to log in on this line and they won’t need to enter their login name - just their password. nouser (for cslogin line service) nullifies the user argument; it enables any user to log in on this line. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 168 This session timer will be overridden by the session timer which you can configure for a user; i.e. the user session timer takes precedence. Black Box Console Server user guide Setting up the line on your Console Server...
Page 169: Set Location
This command enables you to configure the SNMP sysLocation object. admin Syntax s e t l o c a t i o n l oc at i o n See also contact, show snmp Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 170: Set Ppp Line
The meanings and values of these parameters are explained in PPP connections on page You can include multiple parameters in one line of syntax. Black Box Console Server user guide parameter name local ip address remote ip address subnet mask...
Page 171 Menu Line Configuration - Line Settings equivalent See also show ppp line Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 172: Set Radius
Type a question mark ? at the command line prompt to see a list of the parameters. You can enter multiple parameters on one line. Menu radius configuration- radius settings equivalent See also radius, show Black Box Console Server user guide radius, set server...
Page 173: Set Server
IP address with the host part(s) set to 255. After this action, you must reboot the unit; use the command reboot. Black Box Console Server user guide X XX X ] o n -o ff ]...
Page 174 2 protocols. NOTE: generation of keys can takes several minutes depending upon the SSH version chosen. Key generation is only required once unless the Console Server is reset back to a factory default state. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 175 The choices are ON or OFF. The default is OFF. This parameter does not affect logins using Telnet/Rlogin or the Admin Port; in both these cases the banner information shall always be displayed. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 176 The following options are currently used :- Black Box Console Server user guide Value Option Login prompt uses OEM1 string When set, and a custom language file is in use, the...
Page 177 Black Box Console Server user guide OEMmode 8 also enables a per-connection keepalive TCP keepalive feature - after approx 3 minutes of network connection idle time, the connection will send a gratuitous ACK to the network peer – thus either...
Page 178 Black Box Console Server user guide This command allows the ability to enable/disable specific processes in the Console Server.The services field is a 4 digit hexidecimal number. The number is defined as a bit field, each bit being a different process that is either enabled or disabled.
Page 179 See also show server, date, Black Box Console Server user guide 0020 SNMP Process The SNMP process will be enabled on well-known port 161 when the services flag is set to 0020. 0040 SPCD Process The proprietary SPCD (Trueport) process will be enabled on port 668 when the services flag is set to 0040.
Page 180: Set Slip Line
You can include multiple parameters in one line of syntax (up to a maximum of 100 characters). Menu Line Configuration - Line Settings equivalent See also show slip line Black Box Console Server user guide parameter name local ip address remote ip address subnet mask maximum transmission unit interactive priority...
Page 181: Set Telnet
Black Box Console Server user guide is the serial line number connected; for example 3 is your terminal type; for example wyse60. Note this value will be ignored if you have set a termtype value using the command telnet.
Page 182: Set Time
[ f r am ed _c o mp re ss io n f -c om p re ss io n v al ue ] [ s e ss io n n ..] Black Box Console Server user guide Setting...
Page 183 (the connection is open permanently). The maximum value is 2 The idle timer (here) will override the idle timer which you can configure for a line. Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix E Summary of Line Service seconds. Types.
Page 184 Menu Users - Change User/Set Password equivalent Black Box Console Server user guide seconds. You must specify the type and hostname. The other arguments are optional. The arguments after auto are telnet options.
Page 185: Show Arp
This command enables you to show the date in the unit; e.g. admin, date2/2/1999 normal Syntax s h o w d a t e Menu Main Menu - hardware equivalent See also date, time, Black Box Console Server user guide show user, delete user, show telnet show time, show hardware...
Page 186: Show Gateways
This command displays the hardware configuration of your unit. An example display admin, normal Syntax s h o w h a rd w ar e Menu Main Menu - Hardware equivalent See also date, time, Black Box Console Server user guide gateway, set gateway show line...
Page 187: Show Hosts
This command will show all lines with active SLIP or PPP links. It is useful for monitoring the status of dial-up lines. This parameter is only accessible from the unit's CLI. Syntax show interfaces Black Box Console Server user guide set host...
Page 188: Show Line
The command does not show : the Admin Port line configuration; this is fixed. For a single line the display will look similar to this: Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 189 _ n u m b e r Where line_number is : Menu Line Configuration - Line Settings equivalent Black Box Console Server user guide the current line. a specific line number. all lines...
Page 190 See also line, show user Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 191: Show Modems
Line Configuration - Modems - Change Modem equivalent See also: modem, delete Note To change modem details in the cli you must ‘delete’ the modem, then ‘add’ it again, with the changed details. Black Box Console Server user guide initialisation string modem, show line...
Page 192: Show Ppp Line
* for all lines, or . for the current in-use line. parameters are any from the list shown in the next table: Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 193 The meanings and values of these parameters are explained in PPP connections on page Menu Line Configuration - Line Settings equivalent See also set ppp line Black Box Console Server user guide parameter name local ip address remote ip address subnet mask asynchronous character control map...
Page 194: Show Radius
Use this command to give you a better understanding of your network. It will also show admin, a single passive gateway configured using bootp. Below is an example: normal Syntax show routes Menu there is no menu equivalent equivalent Black Box Console Server user guide RADIUS configuration on page set server...
Page 195 Note this command is synonymous with the ‘netstat -r’ command on most Unix systems. See the manpages (type “man netstat” on your Unix system for more information). See also Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 196: Show Server
This command displays the base configuration of the unit, for example: admin, normal Fields which are unconfigured will not appear in the list on your screen. Syntax show server Menu server configuration equivalent See also server, show hardware Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 197: Show Slip Line
The meanings and values of these parameters are explained in PPP connections on page Menu Line Configuration - Line Settings equivalent See also set slip line Black Box Console Server user guide parameter name local ip address remote ip address subnet mask maximum transmission unit interactive priority...
Page 198: Show Snmp
This command shows the configuration of the unit for SNMP support; for example: admin, normal Syntax show snmp Menu network configuration - snmp equivalent See also community, Black Box Console Server user guide trap, contact, set location...
Page 199: Show Telnet
Syntax s h o w t i m e Menu Main Menu - hardware equivalent See also date, time, Black Box Console Server user guide is the serial line number connected show date, show hardware...
Page 200: Show User
Syntax s t a rt n Where n is the predefined session that you want to start. Black Box Console Server user guide specifies the current user. is the name of a specific user.
Page 201: Telnet
See also resume, rlogin, Black Box Console Server user guide [ e c h o o n / o ff ] [ ma pn l o n/ of f ] [ m od e [ i n t r <h e x >] [ qu i t < h ex> ] [e of < h ex >]...
Page 202: Version
Version of software is displayed at the top of any menu display, e.g. equivalent user [admin] The text in the middle of the line ( xxxxxx) will display the name of your product. Black Box Console Server user guide xxxxxx 2.00 i.1 telnet 1...
Page 203: Appendixc Snmp
Overview on page 204 • Configuring SNMP support on page 205 • Summary of objects in the private MIB on page 207 • Private MIB definitions on page 209 • Network management on page Black Box Console Server user guide 213.
Page 204: Overview
Console Server Private MIB. Summary of objects in the private MIB on page 207 gives a summary of the objects defined by this MIB. The full version of the MIB is in on page 209. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 205: Configuring Snmp Support
SNMP Trap messages generated by the unit will only be broadcast to hosts defined by SNMP Trap communities.( note that the unit generates no enterprise specific traps). Select ‘edit communities’ to create up to four communities; an example screen is community shown below: delete community Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 206 The unit’s SNMP Agent will only provide information to hosts defined by an SNMP community. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 207: Summary Of Objects In The Private Mib
1.3.6.1.4.1.667.3.2.2.1.20 Counter phoneNumber modemName idleTimer SessionTimer Black Box Console Server user guide ADDRESS TYPE 1.3.6.1.4.1.667.3.1 Aggregate 1.3.6.1.4.1.667.3.1.1 Guage 1.3.6.1.4.1.667.3.1.2 DisplayString 1.3.6.1.4.1.667.3.1.3 DisplayString 1.3.6.1.4.1.667.3.1.4 DisplayString 1.3.6.1.4.1.667.3.2 Aggregate 1.3.6.1.4.1.667.3.2.1 INTEGER 1.3.6.1.4.1.667.3.2.2...
Page 208 OBJECT NAME lineName Black Box Console Server user guide ADDRESS TYPE 1.3.6.1.4.1.667.3.2.2.1.25 DisplayString PERMISSIONS read-only...
Page 209: Private Mib Definitions
INTEGER terminalType INTEGER { wyse60(1) vt100(2) ansi(3) dumb(4) term1(5) term2(6) term3(7) Black Box Console Server user guide ACCESS STATUS DEFINITION Read-write Mandatory The hostname of the unit Read-only Mandatory The amount of free memory available on the unit Read-only...
Page 210 INTEGER { p1 (1) p2 (2) p3 (3) p4 (4) p5 (5) p6 (6) p7 (7) Black Box Console Server user guide ACCESS STATUS DEFINITION Read-write Mandatory The baud rate of the port Read-write Mandatory The number of databits of...
Page 211 (11) ppp (12) reverseshh(13) hostPort INTEGER localPort INTEGER host INTEGER Black Box Console Server user guide ACCESS STATUS DEFINITION Read-write Mandatory The default user of the port Read-write Mandatory Is there a default user user of the port ?
Page 212 Counter phoneNumber DisplayString modemName DisplayString idleTimer INTEGER sessionTimer INTEGER Black Box Console Server user guide ACCESS STATUS DEFINITION Read-only Mandatory The current status of the port’s DCD pin. Read-only Mandatory The current status of the port’s DTR pin. Read-only Mandatory The current status of the port’s RTS pin.
Page 213: Network Management
If you have separate network management software you can interrogate and configure the unit using SNMP. For example, using CastleRock Computing’s SNMPc program running on a Windows PC/host, configuration screens you might see are shown below: Editing the RFC1213 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 214 Editing the Routing information Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 215: Appendixd Upgrading Your Firmware
Using BOOTP from a boothost on page 220 • Upgrade using JETset, the web browser interface on page 221 • Enabling BOOTP/DHCP after upgrading software on page 221 • Disable BOOTP/DHCP on page 221 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 216: Introduction
The unit’s FLASH firmware can be identified by the file name and type and will always be of the form: xxxxxvXXX.cfg, where xxxxx is the product type, here Console Server, and XXX is the firmware version number. Black Box Console Server user guide xxxxxx 1.0 217). Using BOOTP from a boothost on page Upgrade using JETset, the web 221).
Page 217: Saving Your Existing Configuration
Exit the menus and go into the CLI. Type: netload netload software <hostname> <filename> software Press <return>. The Console Server will download the new software file using TFTP. Black Box Console Server user guide /home/xxxxx/xxxxx.cfg...
Page 218: Tftp Configuration
From the Network Configuration Menu, select ‘tftp’; you should see the following: retry timeout Black Box Console Server user guide tftp retry timeout[3 should tftp fail, retry is the number of retries the unit will make to transfer a file to/from a host.
Page 219: Writing To Flash Memory
The Network LED flickers green if network traffic is identified on the network ports. The pattern on each LED is repeated approximately once per second. reboot When the software has finished downloading you must reboot the unit. To do this, type the command: reboot Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 220: Using Bootp From A Boothost
Console Server; if there is a newer version on the host, it will be downloaded to the unit. For a full description of how to use BOOTP to download a new software file from a host, see Console Server, Black Box Console Server user guide Section Appendix F BOOTP.
Page 221: Upgrade Using Jetset, The Web Browser Interface
The server parameter DHCP is used to disable BOOTP/DHCP (set server dhcp on/off ). Setting DHCP to OFF prevents the unit from initiating a BOOTP/DHCP request. This parameter is only accessible from the CLI. RARP is unaffected by this parameter. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 222 After any software upgrade you should always check that DHCP is set to ON if you require BOOTP/DHCP to configure your unit. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 223: Appendixe Summary Of Line Service Types
Console Server. appendix if This appendix provides a list of line service types for the Console Server. you want to... This appendix includes the following sections; • List of line service types on page Black Box Console Server user guide 224.
Page 224: List Of Line Service Types
The unit presents a login on that line. a) Remote access connection b) Using the unit as a router (two units back-to-back) Black Box Console Server user guide A UUCP connection for batch file transfer and printing. Users on terminals. On dialin connections: user applications for devices such as bar code readers and smart cards.
Page 225 SLIP a) Remote access connection b) Using the unit as a router (two units back-to-back) Black Box Console Server user guide To access printers or dialout modems (with separate host-based print/modem handling software). Silent Raw).
Page 226 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 227: Appendixf Bootp
BOOTP messages output to screen on page 236 • Disabling the BOOTP reply on page 236 • Booting multiple units on page 238 • Multiple BOOTP servers on page 240 • Example of BOOTP on page Black Box Console Server user guide 240.
Page 228: Introduction
Another advantage of BOOTP is that you can connect a unit to the network, turn on its power and let auto-configuration take place. All the configuration is carried out for you during the BOOTP process. The the unit’s implementation of BOOTP is compatible with RFC 951. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 229: How Bootp Works
A bootfile (if you specify one) contains a unit’s specific boot information; e.g. authentication method of users, access permission for the GUI. It may also contain details of other files (not mandatory); e.g. software version, language files and a general configuration file. Black Box Console Server user guide page 236.
Page 230 In the bootp response you do not have to specify a bootfile. In the bootfile you do not have to specify other files, such as the software file. If you wish, you can make an entry in the bootptab file only. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 231: How To Setup Bootp
This entry should include the ethernet address of the unit. Other standard BOOTP tags which the unit supports are listed below, together with the unit’s interpretation: Black Box Console Server user guide xxxxxx_blue:\ :ht=1:\ :ha=0080ba000057:\ :ip=192.101.34.211:\...
Page 232 - you delete the gateway as follows: omit the ‘gw’ field in the bootptab file entry and re-boot the unit. You can now add/configure active and passive gateways into the unit. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 233 Gateways are detailed in Section Chapter 2 Installation. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 234: The Bootfile
Include only those parameters which you want to configure. For example you may not wish to download a configuration file, so omit the line beginning CONFIG_FILE (or precede the line with a hash # character). Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 235 SW_FILEsophocles:/src/pscx/sw/xxxxx.bin Table 1Bootfile parameters Parameter SW_FILE CONFIG_FILE GUI_ACCESS AUTH_TYPE IP_HOST SECURITY Black Box Console Server user guide Value Brief Meaning a filename and a full a version of software pathname - all pre-fixed by hostname/ip address a filename and full...
Page 236: Bootp Messages Output To Screen
You cannot disable BOOTP in the unit; however, you can stop the BOOTP host from sending a BOOTP reply to the unit. You stop the reply by placing a hash # character in the bootptab file entry as follows: Black Box Console Server user guide Value Brief Meaning numeric;...
Page 237 # :ht=1:\ # :ha=0080ba000057:\ # :gw=192.101.35.254:\ • in bootptab file entry for multiple units on page 238 you would place a hash before the line referring to each unit; e.g: # xxxxx_2:ht=1:ha=0080ba000025:\ # ip=192.101.34.194:tc=common: Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 238: Booting Multiple Units
List each unit at the bottom of the file. So that all units use the same BOOTP information, terminate each unit’s entry with the same syntax, using the format tc=name (in the example above tc=common). Black Box Console Server user guide common:\ :bf=/usr/js/xxxxxxp.cus:\ :sm=255.255.255.224:\ :hn:\ :dn=xxx.co.uk:\...
Page 239 ‘bf’ field in the area ‘common’). This is acceptable - however all your the unit’s will have the same configuration parameters. The bootfile must be on the same host as the bootptab file entry. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 240: Multiple Bootp Servers
/etc/tftpd tftpd -s /tftpboot bootps dgram udp wait root /etc/bootpd bootpd -c/ tftpboot Reboot the BOOTP server to ensure that BOOTP is operating. Make an entry in file /etc/bootptab for your unit; e.g. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 241 TFTP_RETRY3 EXTRA_TERM1homer:/src/pscx/et/et1.0183 EXTRA_TERM2homer:/src/pscx/et/et2.0183 EXTRA_TERM3homer:/src/pscx/et/et3.0183 In the bootfile (above) we specified the software file(SW_FILE). Specify the pathname for the file; in our example we placed the software file in the same directory as the bootfile. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 242 Reboot the unit. After receiving details from the bootptab file, the unit should download the bootfile and the software file. The unit should then place the new software file into FLASH memory. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 243: Appendixg Jet Set
This appendix provides task orientated information on using the describesConsole you want to... Server JETset utility. This appendix includes the following sections; • Introduction to JETset on page 244 • Using JETset on page 246 • JETset program summary on page 249 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 244: Introduction To Jetset
‘JETset’. This is a web-based program which you access from the web browser on your networked PC/computer. See program is in JETset program summary on page JETsethome page Product logo will display the name of your product Black Box Console Server user guide JETsethome page on page 244. A summary of the 249.
Page 245 On successful login you will be presented with the JETset home page on page 244 on page 244). From the home page you can now configure your unit. Black Box Console Server user guide Chapter 2 Installation (JETsethome page...
Page 246: Using Jetset
This action will ensure that JETset will display the most up-to-date information; see page 246 Netscape Navigator - configuratio Black Box Console Server user guide Netscape Navigator - configuration on Internet Explorer - configuration on page using JETset on page 246); we 247.
Page 247 ‘Save to FLASH’ button. The unit will spend a few seconds writing to FLASH memory, so we suggest you save to FLASH periodically (e.g. once every thirty minutes) Internet Explorer - configuratio Black Box Console Server user guide using JETset on page 246. This action will save your changes...
Page 248 ‘Go’ feature of your browser (if ‘JETset’ is listed - this is the JETset home page), or re-type the ip address of the unit in your ‘location’ field; e.g. http://192.101.34.211 the login page will be displayed; you will need to login again. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 249: Jetset Program Summary
‘bookmark/add to favourites’ feature of your browser only with the login and home pages • you can use the ‘Go’ navigation method of your browser (history file) of your browser only with the login and home pages Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 250 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 251: Appendixh Troubleshooting
Host problems on page 253 • JETset problems on page 254 • Login problems on page 255 • Problems with terminals on page 257 • Emergency recovery on page 258 • Problems with framed Routing on page 258 Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 252: Introduction
Technical Support department; they are qualified to deal with your problem. - if you are a registered Black Box Supplier, and bought your unit from Black Box, please contact the Technical Support department of your nearest Black Box office.
Page 253: Host Problems
Gateways added into the gateway table are ignored by the unit •have you used BOOTP and entered a single static gateway in the bootptab file entry? If yes, the other gateways will be ignored. See for more information Black Box Console Server user guide Appendix F BOOTP...
Page 254: Jetset Problems
- and not hosts in the host table - which the unit will use when a user’s ip_host is set to 0.0.0.0 JETset problems Trying to access JETSET you see an ‘alert’ dialog box, e.g. : •change the parameter ‘gui_access’ to ‘on’. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 255: Login Problems
You cannot obtain a login on any of the front-mounted ports • Connect via the Admin port and check the settings of the front-mounted ports; they have probably been set to ‘direct’ or ‘silent’ telnet/rlogin. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 256 (CHAP) is enabled on the line. • disable CHAP re-challenge parameter (challenge_interval) in the unit. Some PPP client software does not work when receiving CHAP re-challenges. Black Box Console Server user guide...
Page 257: Problems With Terminals
If you still have the problem, you may be suffering with poorly written terminal emulation in your application. Instead use the command line mode; if you have a web browser use JETset. Black Box Console Server user guide 255.
Page 258: Emergency Recovery
Problem: Check: Problem: Check: Black Box Console Server user guide My SLIP/PPP link is running but I am not seeing any routing information propagated to my dial up clients. Make sure that SLIP/PPP links are configured for route broadcasts, see section 9.1.
Page 259: Index
BOOTP cabling commands add community add DNS add gateway add host add modem add radius add trap Black Box Console Server user guide add user add WINS admin debug delete community delete DNS delete gateway delete host delete radius delete trap...
Page 260 Telnet introduction to date and time, setting date, setting debug command Black Box Console Server user guide delete community command delete DNS command delete gateway command delete host command delete modem delete modem command...
Page 261 Black Box Console Server user guide ping command Ports rack mounting RADIUS, configuring reboot command rebooting, soft reset factory command...
Page 262 SNMP add community add trap delete community delete trap soft reboot stacking multiple units start command system administration time, setting troubleshooting upgrading firmware users configuring variants, Console Server version command Black Box Console Server user guide WINS, configuring...

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