Introduction

Configuration and operational problems may require the use of the CLI or Recovery Console​. To use the consoles, you have to access the console interface ports on the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr. You can either connect a monitor and keyboard, or communicate using an RS-232-C serial connection. To use a monitor and keyboard:

• Connect a standard monitor to any VGA monitor port on the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr.
• Connect a keyboard to any USB or PS/2 keyboard port on the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr.

You can also connect to the RS-232-C serial port using a text terminal or terminal emulation program. The port settings are: 

• Baud: 38400 
• Data Bits: 8  
• Parity: None 
• Stop Bits: 1

Command Line Interface (CLI) Console

The CLI Console is a low-level control program which can be used to configure settings, including the Network and User configurations.  It can be accessed while the system is in a normal operational state.

The credentials to access the CLI console:

• Username: admin
• Password: bandura

The main CLI menu has the following items:

1. 1. Network Menu: refer to Network Menu section below
   2. User Menu: refer to User Menu section below
   3. Execute Self-test: places the device into bypass mode and out of bypass mode to test the hardware functions of the device.
   4. Shell: opens a shell to allow the user to access the file structure and processes of the device
   5. Reboot: This will reboot the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr.
   6. Shutdown: This will power off the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr.
   7. Exit: This will log the user out of the CLI menu

Network Menu

The Network Configuration section of the CLI is used to view or configure the network properties for the Administration Interface. 

The Administrator is able to configure the IP address, network mask, default gateway, and DNS server for the Administration Interface. The Administration Interface is configured to use Static IP addressing or DHCP. 

User Menu

This menu allows you to view user accounts, reset user passwords, or unlock users.

Recovery Console

Operational problems may make your Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr inaccessible and require the use of the Recovery​ ​Console​ to restore your ThreatBlockr. The Recovery Console is a low-level control program which can restore factory-default​ ​software.

Reboot or power cycle the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr to view the following menu:

Select Recovery Console to view the following menu options:

1. Request License: For Bandura Cyber Support Team use
2. Re-install Firmware: This is used to restore the initial software that was loaded on Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr when shipped from Bandura Cyber. Use this section only under instructions from the Bandura Cyber Support Team. 
3. Reset License: For Bandura Cyber Support Team use
4. Reset Config: This will reset the configuration of the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr to the default configuration. This is useful if the user wishes to reset the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr configuration to the defaults from the factory. This does not remove any software updates that have been installed. The capability to restore to the exact factory configuration is in the Recovery Console. The user must answer "yes" to a confirmation prompt after selecting this option. 
5. Shell: opens a shell to allow the user to access the file structure and processes of the device
6. Reboot: This will reboot the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr.
7. Exit: This will log the user out of the Recovery Console menu

When the device is restarted, select Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr​ ​from the menu​ ​to initialize the appliance. You can now remove the monitor and keyboard or serial cable. 

If you have Re-installed the software, the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr will be reset to factory defaults. The web address for administration will be the default; https://192.168.1.1:443​, and your computer must have an internet address in the 192.168.1.0 network to connect to the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr. See the Configuration section of this manual for details. 

The Recovery Console is an essential means for restoring your Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr, but its presence may be a security risk. You will want to keep the Bandura Cyber ThreatBlockr in a secure location to prevent unauthorized use of the Recovery Console. Also consider the negative security implications of using a networked Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) switch or a networked serial device server with the Recovery Console ports.