126 Configuring and Managing IP Interfaces and Services320657-AManaging TelnetTelnet requires a valid username and password for access to the switch.Telnet Login TimersAfter the username prompt is displayed, WSS Software allows 30 seconds to enter a valid username andpassword to complete the login. If you do not press Enter or complete the login before the timer expires, WSSSoftware ends the session. This timer is not configurable.Enabling TelnetTelnet is disabled by default. To enable Telnet, use the following command:set ip telnet server {enable | disable}Adding a Telnet UserTo log in with Telnet, a user must supply a valid username and password. To add a username and password tothe local database, use the following command:set user username password passwordOptionally, you also can configure WSS Software either to locally authenticate the user or to use a RADIUSserver to authenticate the user. Use the following command:set authentication admin {user-wildcard} method1 [method2] [method3][method4]You can use the same username and password for SSH or create a new one. For a CLI example, see “Addingan SSH User” on page 124.Displaying Telnet StatusTo display the status of the Telnet server, use the following command:show ip telnetTo display the Telnet server status and the TCP port number on which a WSS switch listens for Telnet traffic,type the following command:WSS-20> show ip telnetServer Status Port----------------------------------Enabled 23
