Lindy P16-IP User Manual

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Section 4

IP Access Configuration & Operation

Telnet Console

The P16-IP firmware features a Telnet server that enables a user to connect via a standard

Telnet client. If the Telnet program is using a VT 100, VT 102 or VT 220 terminal or appropriate

emulation, it is even possible to perform a console redirection, as long as the P16-IP host is

using a text mode screen resolution.

Connecting to the P16-IP is done as usual and as required by the Telnet client, for instance in a

UNIX shell:

telnet 192.168.1.22

Replace the IP address by the one that is actually assigned to the P16-IP. This will prompt for

the username and password in order to log into the device. The credentials that need to be

entered for authentication are identical to those of the web interface. That means the user

management of the Telnet interface is entirely controlled with the appropriate functions of the

web interface.

Once you have successfully logged into the P16-IP a command line will be presented and you

can enter management commands.

In general, the Telnet interface supports two operation modes: the command line mode and the

terminal mode. The command line mode is used to control or display some parameters. In

terminal mode the pass-through access to serial port 1 is activated (if the serial settings were

made accordingly). All inputs are redirected to the device on serial port 1 and its answers are

displayed on the Telnet interface.