Configuring Telnet/SSH on a Secure Access Device User Role (NSM Procedure)
The Telnet/SSH option enables users to connect to internal server hosts in the clear using Telnet protocols or to communicate over an encrypted Secure Shell (SSH) session through a Web-based terminal session emulation.
To configure telnet/SSH on a user role:
- In the navigation tree, select Device Manager > Devices. Click the Device Tree tab, and then double-click the Secure Access device for which you want to configure a telnet/SSH.
- Click the Configuration tab. Select Users > User Roles.
- Click the New button. The New Dialog box appears.
- Add or modify settings on the access options as specified in Table 1.
- Click one:
- OK—Saves the changes.
- Cancel—Cancels the modifications.
Table 1: User Role Telnet/SSH Configuration Details
| Option | Function | Your Action |
|---|---|---|
| Telnet/SSH > Telnet Bookmarks tab | ||
|
Name |
Specifies the name for the Terminal Sessions page bookmark. |
Enter the name for the bookmark. |
|
Description |
Specifies the bookmark description for the Terminal Sessions page bookmark. |
Enter the description. |
|
Host |
Specifies the name or IP address of the remote host for this session. |
Enter the name or IP address. |
|
Session Type |
Specifies the session type. |
Select telnet or SSH from the drop-down list. |
|
Port |
Specifies the port if different from the prepopulated port assignment. |
Enter the port. |
|
Username |
Specifies the username or other Secure Access device-appropriate, session variable for Telnet bookmark. |
Enter a username or other Secure Access device-appropriate, session variable. |
|
Font Size |
Specifies the font size for the Telnet bookmark. |
Select the font size. |
|
Screen Size |
Specifies the screen size for the telnet bookmark. |
Select one of the options from drop-down list. |
|
Screen Buffer |
Specifies the screen buffer size for the Telnet bookmark. |
Select the screen buffer size. |
| Telnet/SSH > Options tab | ||
|
User can add sessions |
Allows users to define their own session bookmarks and to allow users to browse to a terminal session using the following syntax:
The Add Terminal Session button appears on the Terminal Sessions page the next time a user refreshes the Secure Access device welcome page. |
Select the User can add sessions check box to enable this feature. |
