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RLOGIN

Name

RLOGIN -- Remote Login.

Description

RLOGIN is a "remote login" facility for sysops.

The secure password challenge/response mechanism, using the "@" command, is inconvenient for frequent use, and unnecessary in cases where the remote sysop can access the router via a "secure" link such as a wire link between two systems. RLOGIN provides a connection with a plain text password system for these situations.

RLOGIN uses a Telnet connection to TCP port 513. This port may be moved or disabled using the RLOGINPORT directive in XROUTER.CFG if required.

Upon connection, the sysop is prompted to enter his callsign, and is then asked for his password. If the two match with an entry in PASSWORD.SYS, the sysop is granted access with full sysop status.

Files

The following files affect the operation of RLOGIN. They must be located in the same directory as XRPi.EXE:

- PASSWORD.SYS is where the sysops' passwords are stored.

- XROUTER.CFG is where RLOGINPORT is specified.

Caveats

Needless to say, this facility should *NEVER* be used over a radio link, otherwise someone will see the password.

See also

PASSWORD.SYS(8) -- Sysop Password File.
XROUTER.CFG(8) -- Main Configuration File.