Specifications

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If necessary, an adapter may be used to convert the unit’s RJ-45 serial jack to a DB-9F type (GE

MDS part no. 73-2434A12). If no serial port exist on the PC, a USB-to-serial adapter cable may

also be used to connect to the MCR unit.

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Figure 10. PC Connection for Programming/Management

2. Press the key at half-second intervals to receive the Login: prompt. This indicates that the

unit is ready to receive commands.

3. At the Login: prompt, enter admin (lower case) and press .

4. If no password has been previously set, enter the default password (admin) and press ;

Otherwise, enter the saved password at the Password: prompt. (Before placing the unit in final

service, it is recommended that the default password be changed to ensure that only authorized

users have access.)

5. After successful login, the command prompt appears where you may configure and manage a

number of unit settings.

3.1.3 Setting Basic Parameters—First Steps

There are three tasks that should be performed after initial startup and connection to a PC, as follows:

1. Create One-Time Programmable passwords for device recovery in the event a password is lost.

2. Change the login passwords.

3. Evaluate the default factory configuration and lock it down to user's required security level.

Tab Completion Feature

Tab-completion is a powerful feature that presents CLI users with assistance while typing. Depending on

the text that was already entered, tab-completion will display different possible completions. When the tab

key is pressed and no text has been entered, the CLI shows all possible commands that can be typed.

3.1.4 One-Time “Recovery” Passwords

The MDS Orbit platform employs extensive security measures to prevent unauthorized access. As such,

there are no hidden manufacturer passwords or other “backdoors” found in less secure products. If a pass-

word is lost, there is no way to access the unit, except by using a one-time password (OTP) for recovery.

This must be established by the user beforehand. Without a one-time password, the unit will not be acces-

sible, and the hardware will need to be replaced. Not even the factory will be able to assist you if a password

is lost, so creating a one-time password is strongly encouraged.

PC Running Terminal Session

To COM Port

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