Using
the Web-Based Configuration Utility
Using the Web-Based
Configuration Facility
Alternative to command line.
The easy-to-use web-based configuration facility is the quick alternative
to the command line method of configuring EasyServer II.
Scope of this section.
This section introduces the structure and content of the facility, and
gives detail on the five main divisions of the facility; Start, Setup,
Diagnostics, Files and Help.
IP address.
Once the EasyServer II has been given a valid IP address, the built-in
web-based configuration utility may be used to set up the EasyServer
II. A web browser such Internet Explorer or Netscape can be used to
connect with the EasyServer II.
Display URL.
Go to the EasyServer II web-based configuration utility by entering
the URL of the EasyServer II in a web browser on the network, (i.e.
http://123.456.789.001). The EasyServer II home page is displayed.
Structure
of the EasyServer II Web-Based Configuration Facility
The following outlines the structure and content of the EasyServer
II web-based configuration utility:
Step 1.
Start - introductory information.
Step 2.
Setup - setting up the Server, Terminal, Modem,
Printer, Direct Connection, Extend/NT (EasyServer II only) and the
Command Line Interface.
Step 3.
Diagnostics - using Ping, Server Counters,
Port Counters, Telnet Listener Status and Internet Counters.
Step 4.
Files - download files relating to Server
Configuration (view the changes made to this server, and download
a file containing the changes), Host-based Remote Port Utility
svr_tty including the `C' source, svr_tty.c., example
svr_tty.conf configuration file, example inittab entries, and the
online tutorial for Remote Port, and Remote
Printer Support (including the `C' source, svr_print.c.,
an example printer interface, and the online tutorial for remote printer
support.
Step 5.
Help - including Start
(a quick start guide to using the HTML based interface, Tutorial
(plain English guides to the server's functionality, Search
(find keywords anywhere within the server's online documentation
or command set, Help (browse the various commands
available for the EasyServer II via the online help, Support
(contact support and provide them with your details and server
configuration quickly and easily).
Access to the above is achieved by selecting the appropriate tab button
from the set which appears at the top of every screen.
Security
Access to the Web-based Configuration Facility
The EasyServer II requires security access for many of its pages. To
gain access, the server requires you to have a user account on the server.
This account can be the root account, or an account that has been created
for you by a privileged user (i.e., root).
To have full access to all the online help and tutorials, you must
login in as a privileged user when prompted for a username and password.
To login as a privileged user, enter a login name of `root' and the
systems privileged password (`system', by default). If you have been
provided with a privileged user account, then enter that username and
password.
To have user level access to the online help and tutorials, you must
have a user account on this server. Enter the username and password
of this account as required. User level access limits the commands and
information available to that normally accessible by a non-privileged
user. Contact your system administrator if you require a user account
for the EasyServer II.
Setting
up the Server using the Web-Based Configuration Facility
Using Web Configuration.
From the EasyServer II, select Setup. The Setup system screen
appears displaying the setup options shown below. To setup the Communications
Server for the first time, work systematically through the setup screens,
beginning with Server.
Note:
In all setup screens, the procedure is to specify the desired configuration,
then to press Configure. The values are immediately saved in
EasyServer II's firmware. There is also the option to Reset to Defaults
values.
1. Server.
Allows the complete specification of:
- Server Name, Password and Identification.
- Flash Memory Server Software Upgrade
- Startup Configuration Files.
- Domain Name Services.
- Timer Values.
2. Terminal.
Allows the complete configuration of terminals connected to specified
EasyServer II ports.
3. Modem.
Allows the selection and configuration of modems connected to specified
ports:
- Network Modem - a modem that is accessed remotely via a
network port on the EasyServer II (i.e.., for use with svr_tty).
- Dialin PPP - a modem used for dialin PPP access to the
network.
- Dialin SLIP - a modem used for dialin SLIP access to the
network.
- Dialin Login - a modem used for normal login access to
systems on the network.
4. Printer.
Allows the complete configuration of printers connected to specified
EasyServer II ports.
5. Direct Connection.
Allows the complete configuration of devices connected directly to
specified EasyServer II ports. Types include:
- PPP - line will be used exclusively for PPP.
- SLIP - line will be used exclusively for SLIP.
- Login over a Serial Line - an application will be used
to login over the serial line.
- Direct Connection - the serial line is accessed via a network
port on the EasyServer II (i.e., for use with svr_tty).
6. Extend/NT (LantraServer only).
Configure port(s) for remote access by Windows/NT.
7. Command Line Interface.
For full access to all of the commands available within the server
use the command line interface. All commands have context sensitive
help, just press the Help button.
