Accessing A Cli Using Telnet - Avaya S8300 User Manual

Accessing a CLI using telnet

A telecommunications network (telnet) program is a common way to access a command line interface
(CLI). For example, you could access the Linux shell to run S8300 Media Server platform commands, or
directly access the SAT program using a CLI connection. For a list of CLI commands, see the "CLI
Reference for the G700 Media Gateway Controller" in the "Maintenance for the Avaya
Gateway controlled by an Avaya
If you connect to a valid 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface and acquire a valid IP address either through
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or static provisioning, you can telnet to any IP device
administered on the network, provided that the firewall permits access.
Note:
To run the telnet program:
1 . Make sure you have a valid Ethernet or serial connection from your computer to the S8300
Media Server or the G700 Media Module (or its P330 stack).
2 . Access the telnet program as follows:
- If you already have a valid CLI connection in progress, go to step 3.
- If you are not yet logged in, open a telnet program on your computer. For example, on a
Windows system, go to the Start menu and select Run.
3 . Type telnet to begin a telnet CLI session. Variations are:
- Type telnet <IP address> to access any accessible, administered devices.
- Type telnet <name> to access a device by name. This method only works for devices
that are administered on a DNS that is accessible to the interface that you are using.
Note:
4 . When the login prompt appears, type the appropriate user name (such as cust or craft).
5 . When prompted, enter the appropriate password.
6 . If you log in as craft , you are prompted to suppress alarm origination. Generally you should
accept the default value (yes).
7 . Enter your terminal type. Accept the default value, or enter the appropriate type for your
computer.
8 . If prompted for a high-priority session, typically answer n.
9 . The telnet prompt appears. It may take the form <username@devicename>.
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A secure shell (SSH) interface utility can be used as an alternative to telnet.
SSH commands and passwords are encrypted, and both ends of the cli-
ent/server connection are authenticated through a digital certificate. The SSH
utility is more secure than telnet and should be used if available.
You can type telnet <IP address> 5023 to log in directly to the SAT
program. See Accessing SAT from a CLI for the SAT login procedure.
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