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How the DSA Console Works

When a DSA has its console port set, it accepts connections from localhost.

You need to specify the console port of a DSA to allow the DSA to accept local connections.

If you want to restrict access to the DSA through the console, you can also specify a console password. You can use SSL to encrypt communications on the remote connection.

When the DSA console is configured in remote mode, DSAs can accept connections from remote computers. You can use the console remotely if you have set up a remote console port and a password.

You can also use the remote console port to connect from localhost.

A DSA can accept only one console connection at a time, even if you have set up ports for both local and remote connections. This means you can prevent other console connections to a DSA by keeping a console connection open.