Verilink PRISM 4051 (34-00253.2) Product Manual - Manual (Page 29)

Software Configuration 23
Fields enclosed in brackets [ ] offer the user a list of selections from which to
choose. The selections may be toggled by pressing the spacebar. Each time it is
pressed, a new item appears. When the appropriate choice is displayed, press Enter
to select it.
Fields enclosed in parenthesis ( ) are manipulated by one of the following two
methods:
• Pressing Enter on such fields as (Reset) and (Start Test) simply executes the
function.
• The most common type of field in parenthesis accepts typed input in the form of
letters and/ or numbers. Typing characters when the field is highlighted causes the
current entry to be replaced with the new characters. To edit an existing entry
rather than replace it, press the right arrow key to move the cursor to the point that
needs editing. Characters may then be inserted or deleted. Typed data is always
inserted rather than typed over. If the field is full, though, at least one character
must be deleted to add another.
Many fields of this type may also be toggled by pressing the spacebar. Other fields
are range checked, where the user is not allowed to exit with an illegal value set.
Any screen may be redisplayed (or refreshed) by pressing Control+U. Any changes to
fields on a screen, that have not been activated by pressing Enter, are discarded.
Software
Configuration The terminal interface is a firmware application program embedded inside the
PRISM 4051, which can be accessed through the SUPV port (see Network
Management Connections on page 10) using a Telnet session.
Interface Start-up Once a compatible terminal is properly connected to the unit, a terminal interface
session is started by sending a break command to the unit (or by pressing Enter
four times). The Main Menu screen is displayed if a password has not been
specified.
If a password has been previously established, the correct password must be
entered to continue the session. The password is case-sensitive. If the password
has been forgotten or is unavailable, note the date and time shown on the screen
and contact Verilink Technical Support. A password can be established through the
Utilities screen on page 37.
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