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The following procedure assumes that a hardware connection is made between the console server’s console port and the COM port of a server.WARNING:For security reasons, it is recommended that you change the default password tslinux as soon as possible. To change the default password, enter the passwd command at the prompt and enter a new password when prompted.NOTE: The Security Advisory appears the first time console server is accessed or after a reset to factory default parameters. If you are upgrading the firmware on the console server, the previously configured security parameters are retained in the Flash memory.
1. [root@CAS root]# wizAs shown in the sample screen below, the system displays the configuration wizard banner and begins running the wizard.
2. At the prompt, enter n to change the defaults.
3. Press Enter to accept the default hostname, otherwise enter your own hostname.
4. Press Enter to keep DHCP enabled or enter n to specify a static IP address for console server. By default, console server uses the IP address provided by the DHCP server. If your network does not use DHCP, then console server will default to 192.168.160.10.
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10. Enter y after the prompts shown in the following screen example.
12. After the initial configuration proceed to the Web Manager to select a security profile as described in the following section.NOTE: To use the Web Manager, obtain your ACS console server’s IP address. The console server may be set up with a static IP address at your site. By default, the console server uses the IP address provided by the DHCP server. If your network does not use DHCP, then the console server defaults to 192.168.160.10.After the initial configuration, connect to the Web Manager by entering the IP address of the console server in a supported browser.NOTE: Once you log in to the Web Manager, a Security Profile must be selected to further configure console server using the Web Manager. For this reason your browser redirects to Wizard - Step1: Security Profiles.Select a pre-defined Security Profile or define a Custom profile for specific services. The profiles are:
• Moderate - Enables sshv1, sshv2, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH and Raw connections to Serial Ports, ICMP and HTTP redirection to HTTPS.
• Open - Enables Telnet, sshv1, sshv2, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, RPC, ICMP, SSH and Raw connections to Serial Ports.