The Command Line

Whilst most configuration options are available via the web interface, there are odd occasions when access to the command line becomes necessary. These are largely when you need to re-configure the network or if you require remote support.

Whilst you can use the screen and keyboard plugged into the machine running your CensorNet it is often useful to have the ability to log into the command line from your workstation.

The easiest way to do this is to obtain a copy of Putty from the Putty Download Page at http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html. It is also useful to obtain a copy of pscp.exe from the same page. Once you’ve downloaded these programs, put them in the c:\windows directory of your workstation. Now when ever you want to run them, click on Start->Run and type putty (figure 11.1).

Figure 11.1 – The Run command line box

Once you click the OK button you’ll have a new screen come up similar to that shown in figure 11.2

Figure 11.2 – The Putty Interface

Unlike the screenshot here, you probably won’t have any Saved Sessions. You should type in your CensorNet’s IP address (or DNS name if it has one) in the first box. The port defaults to 22 and is correct. Type CensorNet into the Saved Sessions box and click Save. Now click Open. You should be rewarded with a new window (figure 11.3).

Figure 11.3 – A login screen

In the unlikely event you receive an error message at this stage, you will need to phone Technical Support and ask them for assistance.

Type root at the login prompt, then enter your root password (you defined this during installation).

At the next prompt type

setup

You will receive this screen (figure 11.4).

Figure 11.4 – The Setup program welcome screen

Press the RETURN key and you will see the menu (figure 11.5).

Figure 11.5 – The Setup Menu

To navigate the menus use the up and down arrow keys. Use the TAB key to move between the menus and the buttons. Hit the RETURN key when you have highlighted the Select button.

The following sections will describe the use of these menus.