Solution:
How to connect to the Iolan Device Server serial ports to access the attached serial device using Telnet or SSH.
Line Configuration
Service = Rev Tel or Rev SSH
DS Port = TCP port for connection
Hardware Settings = match the serial device
Advanced Settings
If you require authentication for Telnet sessions: Reverse Session Security = on
Note: SSH always provides authentication.
Create Users in the Local User list (or configure the Iolan for external authentication)
Save to Flash
Kill the Line
This configuration will allow a Telnet or SSH client to connect directly to the Iolan Device Server's serial port:
> telnet [IP Address of Iolan] [DS Port #]
> ssh -p [DS Port #] [Username]@[IP Address of Iolan]
If an IP Address is configured for the Iolan serial port then you can connect to that address directly without specifying the TCP port #.
If the User Level = menu then they can utilize the EasyPort menu/web function.
The menu level User will Telnet or SSH to the Iolan Device Server (not to the serial port) and after they log in they will be presented with a menu to connect to a specified serial port.
> telnet [IP Address of Iolan]
The Easyport Web function will allow access to Users from a web browser.
See User Guide for details.
Also see User Guide for the Clustering feature.