3Com PathBuilder S21x, Installation Manual

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Powering on the PathBuilder S21x Switch 3-5
Accessing the Control Terminal Port
Accessing the Control Terminal Port
Introduction
Once you have powered on the PathBuilder S21x switch, you can access the Control
Terminal Port from the PC or terminal attached to the CTP port.
Note
This section does not provide all information about accessing the CTP. For more
information on accessing and using the CTP refer to the Basic Configuration
Manual (Part Number T0113).
Procedure
Follow these steps to access the PathBuilder S21x switch CTP Main menu:
Note
This procedure assumes that a PC or terminal is connected to the PathBuilder
S21x switch using the CTP access cable.
CTP Access Via
Remote Telnet Another way to connect to the CTP, after the node is configured and operational, is to
access remotely via your established IP network by telneting into the node from an
IP network-based personal computer or workstation. You can connect to the CTP by
entering
atds0 <CR> after the PathBuilder S21x switch outputs the OK prompt.
CTP Access Via
Remote X.25 or
Frame Relay
Network If the PathBuilder S21x switch is operating in an X.25 network, or if Frame Relay
Annex-G is used to connect with other 3Com PathBuilder S200 series switches, you
can access the PathBuilder S200 series switch CTP remotely by making a Switched
Virtual Circuit (SVC) call to the node and specifying subaddress 98.
Step Action
1 Set your terminal, or terminal emulation software, to VT100, 9600 bps,
8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit.
2 Type
<CR>
until either an asterisk (*) or the OK prompt appears.
3
When you see OK, type
atds0 <CR>
. When you see the asterisk (*) type
.ctp
.
The CTP banner will appear. If this banner does not appear, verify that
these steps have been followed correctly.
4 Type
<CR>
at the password prompt, if no password has been set.