Technical data

Follow these procedures to access the console from the network:
Step Procedure
1 Identify the Model 60 or VLC hardware Ethernet address.
2 Verify that there is a VMS operating system on the same Ethernet segment as
the Model 60 or VLC (the systems cannot be separated by a bridge or router).
3 Set the following VAXstation 4000 computer parameters:
• Console password
• MOP = 1
• TRIGGER = 1
To connect to the console after the Model 60 or VLC is set up, follow these
procedures from the other VMS operating system:
Step Procedure
1 Log in to a user account; no special privileges are required.
2 Type the following commands:
Command Action
$ MC NCP Enters the Network Control Program (NCP)
NCP> SHOW KNOWN
CIRCUITS
Shows available circuits you can connect
through
NCP> CONNECT VIA circuit SERVICE PASSWORD xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
PHYSICAL ADDRESS 08-00-2B-xx-xx-xx
Connects to the console
>>> console commands Performs console functions
>>> CTRL/D Disconnects console
NCP> EXIT Exits NCP
$ LO Logs off the system
Using the Console 3–19