Instruction manual

ATLAS 800 Series System Manual

2. TERMINAL MENUS AND SYSTEM CONTROL

Selecting the Appropriate Menu

The terminal menus are the access point to all other operations. Each terminal menu item has several

functions and submenus that identify and provide access to specific operations and parameters. Use the

chart below to help select the appropriate terminal menu.

Security Levels

To edit terminal menu items, users must have a password and the appropriate security level. Table 1

describes the six security levels.

To do this... Go to this menu...

Review and monitor general system information for the ATLAS. System Info

Review and monitor system status for the ATLAS. System Status

Set up the operational configuration for the ATLAS. System Config

Update settings, transfer files, perform system diagnostics, and reboot

the ATLAS.

System Utility

Review and configure settings for each installed module, including the

ATLAS built-in network ports.

Modules

Define and configure all layer 2 connections including Frame Relay and

PPP endpoints.

Packet Manager

Define, configure and monitor all ATLAS Router functions. Router

Assign dedicated connections between any two ports in the ATLAS. Dedicated Maps

Monitor the status of backup links, manually force a backup switch, and

restore a primary connection.

Circuit Status

Set global ATLAS switch parameters or set individual parameters for

each port in the ATLAS that handles a switched call.

Dial Plan

Table 1. Password Security Levels

Security Level Description

5 Read-only permission for all menu items - minimum rights

4 Read permission for all menu items and permission to use test commands

3 Access to all commands except passwords, flash download, authentication methods,

and interface configurations

2 Access to all commands except passwords, flash download, and authentication methods

1 Access to all commands except passwords

0 Permission to edit every menu item, including creating and editing passwords -

maximum rights