Port Commands - Black Box 16-Port Rackmount 10/100 Installation Manual

15.3 Port Commands

In the following commands, "2" can be a single port number, a list of port numbers
separated by commas, a range of port numbers separated by dashes, or the word all.
Command
DEFINE PORT 2
ACCESS option
DEFINE PORT 2 BITRONICS {EN/DIS}
DEFINE PORT 2 CHARACTER size
DEFINE PORT 2 DSRLOGOUT {EN/DIS}
DEFINE PORT 2 DTRWAIT {EN/DIS}
DEFINE PORT 2 FLOW
option
DEFINE PORT 2 NAME "newname"
DEFINE PORT 2
PARITY option
DEFINE PORT 2 SPEED baudnum
Table 15-2: Frequently-used Port Commands
Option(s)
DYNAMIC
LOCAL
NONE
REMOTE
CTS
{EN/DIS}
NONE
XON
parity
NONE
Description
The port can initiate and receive connection
requests.
The port can initiate connection requests, and local
logins are permitted.
The port is unusable.
The port can receive host-initiated connection
requests.
When Enabled, ensures bidirectional functioning of
the parallel port. The attached printer must also sup-
port Bitronics mode.
Toggles the port between 7-bit and 8-bit characters
(the default). Enter either 7 or 8.
When Enabled, the port will be logged out automat-
ically whenever DSR is deasserted.
When Enabled, the Terminal Server will not assert
DTR on the port when it is idle (no user logins or
connections).
Specifies CTS/RTS (hardware) flow control.
Activates or deactivates the currently-configured
flow-control method.
Removes the current flow control settings.
Specifies XON/XOFF (software) flow control.
Enter a name of up to 16 alphanumeric characters
for the specified port.
Enter even, odd, mark, or space. Specifying mark
or space will change the character size to 7 bits.
Specifies that no parity will be used (the default).
Sets the port's baud rate. Acceptable baudnum val-
ues range from 300 to 230000 baud.
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