Re: [TCLUG:21717] Project Idea: ExpectTK to configure Cisco 675's

[Kent Schumacher <kent@structural-wood.com>]

^chewie wrote:
> 
> Being a new DSL customer, I want to be able to protect my network and
> perhaps use the rather expensive DSL router for something other than
> the VC connection.
> 
> Currently, I ignore the 675 in favor of my linux firewall for reasons
> of familiarity, ease of configuration, and perhaps confidence in the
> security.  However, I see the functionality that can be set up by the
> 675 freeing up a 486 to do more important things, like DNS and email
> serving.
> 
> So, I want to address the issue of configuring the 675.  I do not know
> of any applications to date designed for the X-Windowing or console
> environments that ease the configuration mess of the 675.  Would
> anyone be interested in contributing resources or time into developing
> an Expect(TK) front end (console and TK) for the Cisco 675 via serial
> & telnet connections?
> 
> 
If I'm remembering correctly, the 675 has a built in web server, which
I believe will allow you to do some basic configuration.

You should point your browser to the 675's IP address and see what happens.

Kent