User manual

Chapter 3 Configuration 29
User Configuration
Although it is not required, the device server is often configured to
accommodate the requirements of particular users. Typical configurable
user attributes include:
• Whether the user is required to supply a password.
• Autoconnection attributes, such as the system to which the user
should be automatically connected at login.
• The interface the device presents the user, such as a menu or
command line.
• Whether the user has access to outbound ports.
Note: For information on configuring PPP users, see "PPP Settings" on page 31.
Common User Features
1. Click Users > New User
2. Enter the Username, password, and password confirmation and click
Next.
3. Select the profile that fits the user’s environment/needs and click Next.
Feature Description
autoconnect
Automatically connects the user to the host specified on the autohost
field using the service (TCP port) defined on the autoport or
autoservice fields.
Autoconnection can also be implemented by port instead of by user.
Default
access type
Defines the type of access the user is restricted to. Menu, command
line, autoconnect, and outgoing and netservice are the types.
Menu
access
Defines the menu that is to be presented to a user with menu
access.
Port access
Defines the number of outbound ports a user connected over the
LAN can access at one time.
This feature is not configurable from the web interface.
PPP Defines PPP-related parameters for the user.
Routing
updates
Defines whether RIP routing updates are forwarded over the link to
this user.