User guide

Chapter 13: Command Line Interface
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Telnet Connection to the Dominion SX
Due to the lack of security, user name, password and all traffic is in
clear-text on the wire. Telnet access is disabled by default.
Enabling Telnet
To use Telnet to access the Dominion SX, first access the Dominion SX
from the CLI or a browser.
CLI
1. Use the following command:
Admin Port > Config > Services > telnet enable true
The system returns the following message:
The system will need to be rebooted for changes to take
effect.
Note: By default, the telnet port is set to 23. You may change it by
issuing the following command:
Admin Port > Config > Services > telnet enable true
port <preferred port number>
2. Reboot the system.
Browser (GUI)
Enable Telnet access in the Setup > Services menu.
Accessing the Dominion SX Unit
Once Telnet access is enabled, use it to access the Dominion SX unit
and set up the remaining parameters.
Accessing Telnet from a Windows PC
To open a Telnet session from a Windows
®
PC:
1. Choose Startup > Run.
2. Type Telnet in the Open text box.
3. Click OK. The Telnet page opens.
4. At the prompt enter the following command: Microsoft Telnet>
open <IP address> where <IP address> is the Dominion SX IP
address.
5. Press the Enter key. The following message appears: Connecting
To <IP address>... The login as prompt appears.