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==Some Linux commands==
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==Some useful commands==
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*ping <IP-address>  (Checks communication against external device)<br\>
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*ps -A  (List running processes)
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*ls -l  (list files)
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*/sbin/ifconfig (list IP adresses  etc of ethernet ports)
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*netstat -a (list network connections)
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tst -s /tmp/sipd_trace
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Start SIP trace (for debugging with SIP Trunk issues)
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Ping <IP-address>
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Checks communication against external device
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ps -A
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List running processes
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netstat –a
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Displays all active connections and the TCP and UDP ports on which the AMC-IP is listening
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Top
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Displays a listing of the most CPU-intensive tasks on the system
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:ping <IP-address>  (Checks communication against external device)<br\>
 
:ps -A  (List running processes)
 
:ls -l  (list files)
 
:/sbin/ifconfig (list IP adresses  etc of ethernet ports)
 
:netstat -a (list network connections)
 
  
 
The Linux console runs the "bash" shell.
 
The Linux console runs the "bash" shell.

Revision as of 09:48, 10 May 2012

The Linux Console

AlphaCom XE runs a Linux distribution from Timesys, kernel ver. 2.6. Linux uses a Command Line Interface (CLI). This CLI can be accessed via the so-called Linux Console.

In the field the Linux Console can be used for:

  • Collect information for debugging purposes, e.g. SIP trace
  • Flash Image update – Recovery of file system
  • To start the TST Console: Gives direct access to the AMC-IP memory (NVRAM)


Accessing the Linux Console

In PuTTY enter the required connection parameters

Normally the Linux Console is accessed via the ethernet port of the AMC-IP, using the ”Secure Shell” (SSH) protocol.

  • A SSH client is required. The free SSH client “Putty” is recommended. Download and install PuTTY from here: PuTTY
  • In AlphaWeb, System Configuration -> Filters, the SSH port (port 22) must be enabled
  • Start PuTTY, and enter the IP address of the AlphaCom, and select protocol SSH and port number 22. Press Open.
  • You are now prompted for username and password:
    • Username: alpha
    • Password: com
  • You are now logged in to the Linux Console
Successful login to the Linux Console

The Linux Console can be accessed on two ways:

  • Via the ethernet port using ”telnet”
  • Via serial port 1

Linux Console - Telnet

Start the Windows command line

Linux1.png

Type telnet <AMC IP-adress>

Linux2.png

Username: alpha
Password: com
The Telnet port (23) is by default disabled in the firewall


Linux Console – Serial Port

Linux3.png

Use a terminal program (like HyperTerminal) connected to serial port 1<br\> Communication parameters:

  • 115.200 baud
  • No parity
  • 8 databits
  • 1 stop bit

Turning AMC dipswitch S601-1 ON disables AlphaPro over IP

Linux4.png


Some useful commands

  • ping <IP-address> (Checks communication against external device)<br\>
  • ps -A (List running processes)
  • ls -l (list files)
  • /sbin/ifconfig (list IP adresses etc of ethernet ports)
  • netstat -a (list network connections)

tst -s /tmp/sipd_trace Start SIP trace (for debugging with SIP Trunk issues) Ping <IP-address> Checks communication against external device ps -A List running processes netstat –a Displays all active connections and the TCP and UDP ports on which the AMC-IP is listening Top Displays a listing of the most CPU-intensive tasks on the system


The Linux console runs the "bash" shell. Documentation for Linux commands: die.net/doc/linux

The TST console debug function of the AMCD application can accessed from linux console. Tracing of SIP is also possible.