Version 2.5 User's Guide
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Most UNIX computers and terminal servers allow remote users to login via the Telnet protocol to perform tasks and issue commands. In addition, many modern networking devices such as hubs, routers, and bridges can also host limited Telnet capabilities that allow for remote management and administration. Since the Telnet protocol does not involve transferring files like FTP or HTTP, PageSentry looks for a word or phrase during the login procedure as a means of verifying the server or device's availability. Figure 10 shows the Telnet Edit Sentry dialog box.

Figure 10: Configuring a new Telnet Sentry.

To configure the Sentry, fill in the appropriate fields. In addition to the common configuration options, the Telnet Sentry has the following options:

Machine Name

The Machine Name is the IP name or address of the UNIX computer, terminal server, or networking device you want to test. You can specify a non-standard TCP port number by appending a colon and the number to the machine name (e.g., :8001). The default port is 23.

Verify Phrase

The "Verify Phrase" is the text that PageSentry checks for in the greeting text sent by the Telnet server when a connection is opened. Use your favorite Telnet client (such as NCSA Telnet) to connect and see the greeting message and choose a suitable phrase.

Common phrases will be "login:" or "password:". Many servers also send a line with the name and version of the operating system they are running, like "SunOS UNIX."You can leave this field blank and PageSentry will only test whether or not a connection can be made. String comparisons are not case sensitive.

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