The system administrator and users with appropriate configuration rights can configure the SLC to use NIS to authenticate users attempting to log in to the SLC through the Web Manager, SSH, Telnet, or the Console port. If NIS does not provide port permissions, you can use this page to grant device port access to users who are authenticated through NIS.
To configure the SLC to use NIS to authenticate users:
Complete the following fields:
Enable NIS |
Displays selected if you enabled this method on the User Authentication Methods page. If you want to set up this authentication method but not enable it immediately, clear the checkbox. Note: If you enable NIS here, it automatically displays at the end of the order of precedence on the User Authentication page. |
NIS Domain |
The NIS domain of the SLC must be the same as the NIS domain of the NIS server. |
Broadcast for NIS Server |
If selected, the SLC sends a broadcast datagram to find the NIS Server on the local network. |
NIS Master Server (required) |
The IP address or host name of the master server. |
NIS Slave Servers #1-5 |
The IP address or host name of up to five slave servers. |
Custom Menu
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If custom menus have been created (see the User Guide), you can assign a default custom menu to NIS users. |
Escape Sequence |
A single character or a two-character sequence that causes the SLC to leave direct (interactive) mode. (To leave listen mode, press any key.) A suggested value is Esc+A (escape key, then uppercase "A" performed quickly but not simultaneously). You would specify this value as \x1bA, which is hexadecimal (\x) character 27 (1B) followed by an A. This setting allows the user to terminate the connect direct command on the command line interface when the endpoint of the command is deviceport, tcp, or udp. |
Break Sequence |
A series of one to ten characters users can enter on the command line interface to send a break signal to the external device. A suggested value is Esc+B (escape key, then uppercase “B” performed quickly but not simultaneously). You would specify this value as \x1bB, which is hexadecimal (\x) character 27 (1B) followed by a B. |
Data Ports |
The ports users are able to monitor and interact with using the connect direct command. Enter the port numbers or the range of port numbers (for example, 1, 5, 8, 10-15). U and L denote the PC Card upper and lower slots. |
Listen Ports
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The ports users are able to monitor using the connect listen command. |
Clear Port Buffers |
The ports whose port buffer users may clear using the set locallog clear command. |
Access Outlets |
The power outlets users may monitor and configure. (SLB only) |
In the User Rights section, select the user group to which NIS users will belong:
Group |
Select the group to which the NIS users will belong: Default Users: This group has only the most basic rights (described above). Power Users: This group has the same rights as Default Users plus Networking, Date/Time, Reboot & Shutdown; Diagnostics & Reports. Administrators: This group has all possible rights. |
Select or clear the checkboxes for the following rights:
Full Administrative |
Right to add, update, and delete all editable fields. |
Networking |
Right to enter network settings. |
Services |
Right to enable and disable system logging, SSH and Telnet logins, SNMP, and SMTP. |
Local Users |
Right to add or delete local users on the system. |
Remote Authentication |
Right to assign a remote user to a user group and assign a set of rights to the user. |
Date/Time |
Right to set the date and time. |
SecureLinx |
Right to view and manage SecureLinx units (e.g., SLPs, Spiders, SLCs) on the local subnet. |
SSH Keys |
Right to set SSH keys for authenticating users. |
User Menus |
Right to create or edit a custom user menu for the CLI. |
Web Access |
Right to access Web-Manager. |
Reboot & Shutdown |
Right to use the CLI or shut down the SLC and then reboot it. |
Firmware & Configuration |
Right to upgrade the firmware on the unit and save or restore a configuration (all settings). |
Diagnostics & Reports |
Right to obtain diagnostic information and reports about the unit. |
Device Ports |
Right to enter device port settings. |
PC Card |
Right to enter modem settings for PC cards. |
Power Outlets |
Right to view and enter settings for power outlets (SLB only). |
Click Apply.
Note: You must reboot the unit before changes will take effect.
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