AWAN 3883/4/5 Access Server Configuration and Management Manual

AWAN 3883/4/5 Access Server Configuration and Management Manual—424242-001
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Using the RAS Management Tool
This section describes how to use the RAS Management Tool. You must read this section
to become familiar with the RAS Management Tool’s graphical user interface (GUI) and
features before configuring your AWAN access server.
Topics described in this section include the following:
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Starting the RAS Management Tool on page 5-2
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Logging In on page 5-3
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Understanding the Discovery Process on page 5-4
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Using the RAS Management Tool Window on page 5-9
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Using Server Icons on page 5-12
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Displaying Ports on page 5-14
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Using the Port-Specific Menu on page 5-15
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Using the Module-Specific Menu on page 5-16
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Using the Server Characteristics and Properties Menu on page 5-17
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Using the Dialog Boxes on page 5-18
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Using Online Help on page 5-19
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Customizing the RAS Management Tool on page 5-20
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Using Telnet From the Management Workstation on page 5-24
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Modifying a User Password on page 5-25
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Saving a Configuration File on page 5-27
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Logging Out on page 5-31
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Exiting the RAS Management Tool on page 5-32
Note. The dialog boxes shown in this section reflect the way the RAS Management Tool
appears under Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0.