Configuring a PortServer for RealPort

Use this procedure to configure a PortServer to use RealPort.

  1. Access a root prompt on the PortServer using one of the two following methods:
    Method 1 - Unconfigured PortServer:

    Use these steps to access a root prompt on an unconfigured PortServer.

    1. Attach a terminal to port 1 of the PortServer and configure the terminal for VT-100 emulation, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
    2. Turn on the PortServer and press Return or Enter.
    3. At the login prompt, enter: 

      4. root

    4. At the passwd prompt, enter:

      dbps  

    Note: dbps is the default PortServer root password. Enter your specific PortServer root password if it is different.

    Method 2 - Previously-Configured PortServer:

    Use this method to access a root prompt on a previously-configured PortServer.

    Login to the PortServer as root directly from an attached terminal or by using telnet.

    Note: If a port is configured to bypass the PortServer login, you cannot directly log into the PortServer from that port. Use another port that does not bypass the PortServer login or use telnet to login to the PortServer.

  2. Set the PortServer's IP address with this command:

    set config ip=[ipaddress]

    where [ipaddress] is the IP address the PortServer will use.

  3. Set any other relevant PortServer set config parameters such as name server, gateway, etc. See the PortServer II Configuration and Administration Guide or the PortServer User's Guide and Reference Manual for details on initial PortServer configuration.
  4. Check the RealPort TCP port value with this command:

    set config realport

    The default value is 771. If it is some other number, change it to 771 with this command:

    set config realport=771

  5. Configure the PortServer ports using RealPort to prn by using the set ports command. The following example configures ports 2 through 16 of a PortServer for RealPort:

    set ports range=2-16 dev=prn

  6. If 8-pin RJ-45 cables are used on the PortServer, the altpin option should be enabled. The following example enables altpin on ports 2 through 16 of a PortServer:

    set flow range=2-16 altpin=on

  7. Make sure that all other set flow options are "off".  Enter this command to view all the set flow options:

    set flow range=2-16

    Use your own range of ports in the previous command. If other set flow options are "on", use a set flow command to change them to "off".

  8. Verify the PortServer configuration with these commands:

    set config

    set ports range=2-16

    set flow range=2-16