Manually Configuring IP Information
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Pre-requisites
■
A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as
Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to communicate
with the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem.
■
Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software.
■
A suitable cable:
■
A standard null modem cable — if you are connecting directly to
the console port, or
■
A standard modem cable — if you are connecting to the console
port using a modem.
You can find pin-out diagrams for both cables in
Appendix B
on
page 67
.
■
You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the
Switch with IP information:
■
IP address
■
subnet mask
■
default gateway
Connecting the Workstation to the Switch
1
Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null
modem cable as shown in
Figure 11
.
Figure 11
Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port
To connect the cable:
a
Attach the female connector on the cable to the male connector on
the console port of the Switch.
b
Tighten the retaining screws on the cable to prevent it from being
loosened.
c
Connect the other end of the cable to one of the serial ports (also
known as a COM port) on your workstation.
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