User`s guide

Options for Accessing the Digi Passport Ports
Chapter 1 Introduction 21
Port Access Menu
The Port Access Menu provides access to ports. It is accessible to all users
through the web interface, Telnet and SSH sessions, and remote modem
access.
Access
Type
Permissions Procedure
Web
interface
Any user can use this method. 1. Access the web interface
2. Select Serial port > Connection > Port
access menu connection
3. Log in
Telnet/SSH Any user can use this method. 1. Telnet to the Digi Passport unit specifying its IP
address and port 7000. (7000 is the default
socket port for access menu) Example:
telnet 192.168.15.7 7000
2. Log in
Command
line
Root From the command line, issue the
portaccessmenu or connect command.
Example:
portaccessmenu
connect 4 to connect to port 4
Telnet/SSH Any user Example:
telnet passportdemo.digi.com
If user’s shell is configured to “Port access
menu”, please refer to "Administering Users" on
page 69.