Lantronix ETS Reference Manual - 2.13.1 Menu Mode
Security
Concepts
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Incoming logins can be selectively disabled and/or password protected via the Set/Define Server
Incoming command.
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The IP security table can be used to restrict logins to the ETS.
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Ports used for network logins can be “preconfigured” with a standard set of characteristics for each
login.
For more information about security measures and restriction options, including some ETS features that are
used for more than security reasons, see the Server Configuration and Ports chapters.
2.13.1 Menu Mode
For added security or a uniform command interface, system managers can set some or all ports for Menu
Mode. Users logging into a port in menu mode will have the following text displayed on their terminals
instead of the local prompt:
Menu Mode Display
The users will not be able to enter text commands; they will only be allowed to enter a numeric choice from
the menu. Up to 36 commands can be provided for the users, including a command to exit menu mode and
return to the interactive Local> prompt. Menu mode frees users from having to remember ETS syntax and
generally prevents them from entering privileged configuration commands, although it can be configured to
allow them privileged access.
Configuring the menu is a two step process:
1
The port is configured to use menu mode with the Set/Define Port Menu command.
2
The command entries themselves are configured with the Set/Define Menu command.
A menu command of Exit can be specified, in which case the user will be allowed to exit menu mode and
return to the command line to enter normal ETS command lines. This might be useful, for users who prefer
the ease of use of a menu but need to return to the command line occasionally. Menu mode can then be re-
entered via the Set/Define Port Menu command, or by logging out and logging back in to a port that has
menu mode enabled.
The current or saved menu tables can be displayed via the Show/Monitor/List Menu commands. Individual
menu entries or entire menu tables can be cleared via the Clear/Purge Menu commands.