Accessing a CLI using telnet

A telecommunications network (telnet) program is a common way to access a command line interface (CLI). For example, you could access the Linux shell to run S8300 Media Server platform commands, or directly access the SAT program using a CLI connection. For a list of CLI commands, see the "CLI Reference for the G700 Media Gateway Controller" in the "Maintenance for the Avaya^TM G700 Media Gateway controlled by an Avaya^TM S8300 Media Server or an Avaya^TM S8700 Media Server".

If you connect to a valid 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface and acquire a valid IP address either through Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or static provisioning, you can telnet to any IP device administered on the network, provided that the firewall permits access.

To run the telnet program:

1. Make sure you have a valid Ethernet connection to the ETH1 or ETH2 port, or a crossover cable connection from your computer to the Services port of the S8300 Media Server, or a serial connection to the Console port Layer 2 Switching Processor.
2. Access the telnet program as follows:
• If you already have a valid CLI connection in progress, go to step 3.
• If you are not yet logged in, open a telnet program on your computer. For example, on a Windows system, go to the Start menu and select Run.
3. Type telnet to begin a telnet CLI session. Variations are:
• Type telnet <IP address> to access any accessible, administered devices.
• Type telnet <name> to access a device by name. This method only works for devices that are administered on a DNS that is accessible to the interface that you are using.

  NOTE: Note:

  You can type telnet <IP address> 5023 to log in directly to the SAT program. See Accessing SAT from a CLI for the SAT login procedure.

4. When the login prompt appears, type the appropriate user name (such as cust or craft).
5. When prompted, enter the appropriate password.
6. If you log in as craft, you are prompted to suppress alarm origination. Generally you should accept the default value (yes).

NOTE: Note: The login craft is ASG challenged. Be prepared to answer the challenge.

7. Enter your terminal type. Accept the default value, or enter the appropriate type for your computer.
8. If prompted for a high-priority session, typically answer n.
9. The telnet prompt appears. It may take the form <username@devicename>.
10. Enter the CLI commands appropriate for this interface. For example, you could:
• Type Linux shell commands to set up Operations Support System (OSS) alarm notification on the S8300 Media Server.
• Type sat or dsat to log in to the SAT program. See Accessing SAT from a CLI for this procedure.
• Type telnet <IP address> to access another device, such as any other administered Media Gateway or Layer 2 Switching Processor.