Lucent Technologies Remote Port Security Device Users Guide

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Q—Quit
Syntax and Parameters
Q 
Description
Use the Quit command to terminate an administrative session and return the 
RPSD Key device to a secure mode.
NOTE:
AUX Security (AS) must be enabled to have an administrative session.
To re-access the administrative session, press   twice and authenticate 
yourself via the Password or PassKey mode.
Sample Command and Response
>Q
-- Admin. Session Terminated --
017 02/14/95 04:23:18 TONI Admin. Session Terminated
Parameter Description
QThe Quit command
ENTER
ENTER 
						

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R—Remove Administrative User
Syntax and Parameters
R  
Description
Use the Remove Administrative User command to remove an administrative user 
from the Administrative Table. The system prompts for confirmation prior to 
removing the adminstrative user.
Sample Command and Response
>R TONI
Are You Sure (Y/N) ? Y
011 02/14/95 05:43:05 TONI -- User Removed OK --
Parameter Description
rThe Remove Administrative User command
The user ID programmed for that Key
ENTER 
						

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S—Status Display
Syntax and Parameters
s 
Description
Use the Status Display command to display the current status of the RPSD Key at 
the terminal. To use this command, enter s   at the > prompt.
Sample Command and Response
>s
Lucent RPSD/KEY11 - V1.0 Firmware V2.0xInit Code:
Current Date: Mon 08/14/90Time: 14:28:09Log ID: 12345678
Comms Set to: 9600/8N
Current Status: Idle
The fields of the Status Display screen are:
nLucent RPSD/KEY11—gives the version number of the equipment and the 
Key user ID.
nFirmware—gives the version number of the firmware.
nInit Code—tells where and when the device was initialized.
nCurrent Date—gives the current date. If the date is wrong, it can be 
corrected by using the Date Set command described in this section.
nTime—gives the current time. If the time is wrong, it can be corrected by 
using the Time Set command described in this section.
nLog ID—provides the Log ID of the RPSD Key. To set a Log ID, use the Set 
Log ID command described in this section.
nComms Set To—displays the setting of the communications parameters. 
To change the communications parameters, use the Set Communications 
Parameters command described in this section. The default setting is
9600 bps at 8 bits, no parity.
nCurrent Status—provides the current status of the Key. Parameter Description
sThe Status Display command
ENTER
ENTER 
						

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SC—Set Communications Parameters
Syntax and Parameters
sc  
Description
Use the Set Communications Parameters command to set the communications 
link speed, character length, and parity on the serial port. The default setting is 
9600 bps, 8 bit, no parity.
The options for speed and length_parity are:
nSpeed—300, 600, 1200, 4800, 9600, or 19,200 bps  (trailing zeros may be 
omitted, meaning you may enter sc 24 for 2400 bps)
nLength_parity
— 8N - 8 bits no parity
— 7N - 7 bits no parity
— 7E - 7 bits even parity
— 70 - 7 bits odd parity
NOTE:
If you omit either speed or length_parity, the current entry is left 
unchanged.
Sample Command and Response
> sc 1200, 7E
08/14/90 13:48:21 Comms Params Changed to 1200/7E
Parameter Description
scThe Set Communications Parameters command
speedThe link speed
length_parityThe character length and parity
ENTER 
						

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W—Wipe Out
Syntax and Parameters
w 
Description
Use the Wipe Out command to erase the user ID, secret key information, and 
device ID of the RPSD Key and return the Key to an uninitialized state. If you use 
the Wipe Out command, the Key cannot access the Lock until the entire 
initialization procedure is performed again. For this reason, be sure you want to 
return the Key to an uninitialized state before using this command.
The RPSD Key requests confirmation of the Wipe Out command.
Sample Command and Response
> w
**** THIS FUNCTION RENDERS DEVICE UNABLE ****
****  TO ACCESS RPSD/LOCK  ****
Are You Sure You Want to Do This (Y/N) ? y
08/15/90 13:23:16 Wipe Out Complete
>
Parameter Description
wThe Wipe Out command
ENTER 
						

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?—Help
Syntax and Parameters
?  
Description
To obtain a help screen for any command, enter a question mark (?) followed by 
the command and  .
Sample Command and Response
> ?i
Command: I - ID Set
Function: Set ID to precede all log messages from this device.
Format: I log_id
Example: >I KEY-A
To clear ID type: I
Parameter Description
?The Help command
Any one of the commands used on an initialized 
Key
ENTER
ENTER 
						

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Authentication
Authentication is the process of the Lock correctly identifying a Key user. It is the 
means of security in the RPSD system. You can use Password mode or PassKey 
mode to identify yourself as an authorized Key user. 
Password Authentication
To gain access to a Key device that has AUX Security enabled, you must enter 
your pre-authorized user ID and a password up to 15 characters long. To ensure 
that you have typed the password correctly, you must enter it twice. For security 
reasons, the password does not appear on your computer screen. Passwords 
can contain any printable ASCII character, including a space.
NOTE:
Although user IDs are not case-sensitive, passwords are case-sensitive; 
therefore, note whether you enter the password in upper- or lower case.
!Security Alert:
Passwords should be as long as allowed. Passwords should be hard to 
guess and therefore should not contain:
nall the same numbers (for example, 88888888)
nsequential characters (for example, 987654321)
ncharacter strings associated with you or with your business. These 
include:
— Names
—Birthdays
— Business name
— Telephone number
— Social  security number
nWords and commonly used names
Passwords should use as wide a variety of characters as possible and 
should have at least one alpha and one numeric character. Passwords 
should be changed regularly, at least on a quarterly basis. Do not recycle 
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Sample Command and Response
>Dan,,W
Enter Password>***
Verify Password>***
009 02/14/95 05:41:49 DAN -- Admin. User Added OK --
PassKey Authentication
The PassKey device is a handheld calculator that has the added functionality of 
calculating a response according to the challenge issued by the Lock. Because 
of this functionality, the PassKey provides another level of security for the RPSD 
system.
Follow these steps to authenticate your identification via the PassKey:
1. Press   twice.
RPSD prompts for the user ID.
2. Type the pre-authorized administrative ID and press  .
3. Turn the PassKey on and press the red button.
4. Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN) and press    .
RPSD displays a challenge on the screen.
5. Type the challenge into the PassKey and press   .
The PassKey displays a response.
6. Type the response into the terminal and press  .
If the response is incorrect, RPSD issues a new challenge. After three incorrect 
responses have been entered, the connection is broken. The authentication has 
failed.
Sample Command and Response
Enter ID ->SAM
--- RPSD Admin. User Authentication --
Please Enter User ID ->
Challenge = 749-4477
Enter response ->9165735
--- Verification Complete ---
ENTER
ENTER
=
=
ENTER 
						

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5Troubleshooting
This chapter provides a basis for establishing the cause of trouble or access 
failure with your RPSD system. If you cannot determine the cause of the problem 
or resolve the matter to your satisfaction, contact the Technical Support Center 
(TSC) at 1 800 242-2121.
NOTE:
The only solution to a hardware or firmware problem in the RPSD Lock or 
Key is to replace the malfunctioning equipment. See “Replacing the RPSD 
Lock or Key” in this chapter.
When access is successful, status messages like the following appear on the 
RPSD Key user’s administration terminal (connected via the Key Auxiliary Port):
07/12/90  13:58:27 Calling Out
07/12/90  13:58:37 Dialing Complete
07/12/90  13:59:07 Authentication Complete
07/12/90  14:05:41 Lucent RPSD/Key - V1.1 - Idle
However, access attempts may not always be successful. In such a case, you 
can obtain an explanation for the failure in one of two ways:
nA status message on the RPSD Key user’s terminal that is sent by the 
RPSD Lock
nThe Last Call Status Test
The status message is sent automatically. The Last Call Status Test is explained 
in detail later in this chapter. 
						

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Access Failure Messages.
When calls to the RPSD Lock are disconnected without reaching the 
communications system modem, the Lock generates an access failure message 
that is sent to the connected terminal and saved in the system activity log. The 
access failure message also is sent as a reply to the caller whose attempt failed. 
The message can only be received, however, if the caller has an RPSD Key with 
an administration terminal or printer attached to it. A dedicated printer connected 
to the AUX. PORT on the Lock enables you to maintain a permanent record of 
access failure messages.
NOTE:
Access failure messages do not necessarily mean that an error has 
occurred. For example, if a Key user fails to gain access to the RMATS 
channel because the administrator has put a block on that Key, or because 
access has been restricted for that time of day, the system is functioning 
properly. However, the Lock reports this action as a Key user being unable 
to gain access.
You can also obtain an access failure message for the most recent call attempt 
by using the Last Call Status Test. See “Last Call Status Test” in this chapter for a 
detailed explanation of the use and limitations of the Last Call Status Test.
There are nine codes for access failures. Table 5-1 explains the types of access 
failures and the appropriate action to take.
Table 5-1. Access Failure Messages
Code 
No. Message Meaning Action
1 No RPSD/Key 
DetectedNo RPSD Key 
was detected 
on the caller’s 
line.Test the RPSD Lock by using 
the Self-Check test 
described in “Testing the 
RPSD Lock” on  page 5-6
. If 
the Lock tests okay, and 
there is an RPSD Key on the 
line but the RPSD Lock failed 
to detect it, escalate the 
trouble to the next level of 
service.