Chapter 1
Overview
What Special Features Are Available?
The Ethernet Interface offers an extensive list of features including:
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a detailed and easy-to-use command shell built-in to the
firmware
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WAN-wide communication access
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built-in telnet and ping clients
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header and trailer strings to instruct printers on font, pitch,
printing, etc.
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simultaneous printing across all I/O ports and all supported
protocols
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configurable memory usage by disabling protocols and
destination services
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set passwords for root and guest user
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flexible naming conventions
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automatic network connection and frame type sensing
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multiple network protocol support
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remote management through Telnet sessions,
rsh/rcmd/remsh commands, and pre-defined log methods
The following features are applicable to the Smart Ethernet
Interface only:
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