Using the MSS Interactive Connections
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The Change Backward Switch and Change Forward Switch commands define keys
used to switch sessions without returning to local mode. Backward and forward switch keys
must be explicitly defined.
Figure 5-5: Defining Switches
Note:
To specify a control character, precede it with a carat (^x). To specify
an escaped hex character, preceed it with a backslash (\xx).
Note: The MSS intercepts and processes switch keys; it does not pass them
to the remote host.
5.2.2.3 Disconnect and Resume
Users need a method of controlling and disconnecting sessions from local mode. For
example, if a session on a remote host freezes or hangs while executing code, the user can
exit the session using the Break key, then terminate the connection by entering the
Disconnect command at the Local> prompt. A user may resume a session after returning
to local mode by entering the Resume command. Both commands can affect any active
sessions, not just the current session.
5.2.2.4 Session Limits
The number of active sessions a user can have on the MSS is limited by three factors:
available server memory resources, a server-wide limit, and a port-specific limit. The
absolute maximum number of sessions for the MSS is eight. To reduce the limit further,
enter the Change Session Limit command followed by a number from one to seven.
5.2.3 Status Displays
The commands listed in this section display information about the current configuration
and operating status of the MSS. The following sections describe what a user will see when
typing the Show commands in interactive (local) mode.
5.2.3.1 Show Hostlist
Show Hostlist displays the current contents of the host table used for multihost mode
connections. Host entries are numbered from 1 to 12.
5.2.3.2 Show IPsecurity
Show IPsecurity displays the current TCP/IP security table, if one exists. Addresses or
ranges of addresses are listed according to the kind of restrictions placed upon them.
Local>> CHANGE BACKWARD SWITCH ^B
Local>> CHANGE FORWARD SWITCH ^F
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