System Validation

The MERLIN Messaging System validates your login and password entries to determine if you are authorized to use the system.

If...

Then...

Your login and password are valid

The MERLIN Messaging System displays the following:

  • "Login successful... one moment please..."
  • "MERLIN Messaging System Release 2.x.x," followed by the time and date.
  • "This system is restricted to authorized users for legitimate business purposes. Unauthorized access or modification of this system or the data contained therein is a violation of the law"
  • A menu of the options available to you based on your user type including a command prompt, "Enter an Option Number:"

Your login and password entries are not valid

The MERLIN Messaging System displays the message "Invalid login" and requests that you enter a new login and password.

 


Note:

The MERLIN Messaging System allows up to five consecutive entries of invalid login/password after which it displays the message "Session terminated, Port is locked." Further login attempts are locked-out for five (5) minutes. The locked-out interval applies to access via a modem or local access via direct connection to the serial port.

 

 

Related Topics
System Manager Options Menu
Service Technician Options Menu