Specifications

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Command Descriptions
ALL
Is a privileged parameter specifying that the message is sent to all ports on the
access server.
message-text
Is the text of the message (maximum of 115 characters, as space permits on the
command line). The access server broadcasts the message in uppercase letters
unless you enclose it in quotation marks. You cannot embed quoted text within
the message.
Your message is sent unless one of the following conditions exists:
• The port has the port characteristic BROADCAST set to DISABLED. (A
warning message is displayed.)
• A currently active LAT session on the port is set to PASSALL or PASTHRU
mode. For more information, refer to the SET SESSION LAT command.
• The port is logged out or has a dedicated service.
• The port has an active SLIP or PPP session.
• Output flow control from the access server to the port is turned off.
Restriction
Only privileged users can specify ALL or a port-list to transmit a message to
multiple ports; nonprivileged users must specify a single target port.
Example: BROADCAST
Local> BROADCAST PORT 7 "Lunch today?"
This command sends the string “Lunch today?” to port 7.
CLOSE PORT
(secure)
For information on CLOSE and CLOSE PORT, refer to DISCONNECT/CLOSE
PORT (privileged).