Configuring The Console User Interface; Establishing The Configuration Task - Huawei AR2200 Series Configuration Manual

Huawei AR2200 Series Enterprise Routers
Configuration Guide - Basic Configuration
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4.2 Configuring the Console User Interface

When a user logs in to the router by using a console port for local maintenance, you can configure
attributes for the corresponding console user interface are needed.

4.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task

Before configuring the console user interface, familiarize yourself with the applicable
environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required data. This can help
you complete the configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
If you need to log in to the router for local maintenance by using a console port, you can configure
the corresponding console user interface, including the physical attributes, terminal attributes,
user priority, and user authentication mode. The preceding parameters have default values on
the router and additional configuration is not needed. You can configure these parameters as
needed.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring a console user interface, complete the following tasks:
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Data Preparation
To configure a console user interface, you need the following data.
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In the case of non-authentication or password authentication, the level of the command that
the user can run is determined by the level of the user interface.
In the case of AAA authentication, the command that the user can run is determined by the
level of the local user specified in the AAA configuration.
Logging in to the router by using a terminal
Data
Baud rate, flow-control mode, parity, stop bit, and data bit
Idle timeout period, number of lines displayed in a terminal screen, and the size of
history command buffer
User priority
User authentication method, user name, and password
NOTE
All the default values (excluding the password and username) are stored on the router and do not need
additional configuration.
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