Connecting to the Hub and Managing
3-5
Using Quick Config Manager
C
onnect one end of the null modem cable to the
console port on the hub, and the other to the serial
(RS232) port on your management station.
Quick Config Manager uses SLIP to manage your
hub. When you have made your connection and
installed Quick Config Manager, you are ready to
manage your hub.
Refer to
Chapter 4
for information on installing and
using Quick Config Manager.
Using a VT100 Terminal Emulator
C
onnect one end of the null modem cable to the
console port on the hub, and the other to the serial
(RS232) port on your management station. You need
to set the character size (8), stop bit (1) and parity
(none) settings of your management station to work
with the hub.
Press [Return][Return] to start the communication.
The management station you are using needs to run
suitable terminal emulation software. Many VT100
terminal emulation packages are available.
Microsoft Windows has a terminal emulation
program called ‘HyperTerminal’ (for Windows 95) or
‘Terminal’ (for other Windows versions).
Refer to the documentation that accompanies your
particular terminal emulation package for details, or
consult your supplier if you need further advice.
Refer to
Chapter 5
for information on performing
additional management using the VT100
management interface.
Using a VT100 Terminal
C
onnect one end of the null modem cable to the
console port on the hub, and the other to the serial
(RS232) port on your VT100 terminal. You need to set
the character size (8), stop bit (1) and parity (none)
settings of your VT100 terminal to work with the hub.
Press [Return][Return] to start the communication.
Refer to
Chapter 5
for information on performing
additional management using the VT100
management interface.
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