| logon | Index Level | logon (R83) |
| Syntax | logon-lock {({a}{f|n}{starting.port{-ending.port}} |
| Category | TCL |
| Type | Verb |
| Description |
turns on or off the logon lockout feature.
When the logon lockout is enabled, the logon system will lock up after three failed logon attempts. At this point, it is necessary to type "(space)(return)(return)" to continue. This feature is useful for synchronizing a port which is connected to a device which might otherwise echo the logon message. With the logon lockout disabled, a 1/2 second delay occurs after 3 failed logon attempts for security purposes, but logon may then proceed normally. |
| Options |
a Affect all lines.
f Turn logon lockout off. n Turn logon lockout on. This option is assumed if the (f option is not present. starting.port{-ending.port} Affect a range of ports. If not specified, then the "logon-lock" command assumes the current port. |
| See Also | logon |
| Example | |
| Warnings | The "SYSTEM-COLDSTART" macro issues a "logon-lock (fa" to turn off the lockout on all lines by default. Users wishing to enable lockout must modify this so that it does not suppress this feature on desired lines. Turning the lock back on after releasing it is not recommended because this may cause communications lines to de-synchronize. |
| Compatibility | AP 6.1 |
| logon | Index Level | logon (R83) |