3.5. RJ45 Console Port Connection
Tip: Skip this section if using the Web Interface for set up
Console port connection can be skipped if cOS Core setup is going to be done using the
cOS Core Web Interface since neither CLI or boot menu access will be needed.
The local console port allows direct management connection to the NetWall 6000 Series unit
from an external computer acting as a console terminal. This local console access can then be
used for both management of cOS Core with CLI commands or to enter the
boot menu
in order
to access firmware loader options. The boot menu is described further in the separate
cOS Core
Administration Guide
.
Figure 3.4. NetWall 6000 Series RJ45 Local Console Port Connection
Note that the NetWall 6000 Series has both an RJ45 console port and a micro-USB port
(described in
Section 3.6, “Micro-USB Console Port Connection”
). Both can be used but if both are
connected then the micro-USB port will automatically take precedence.
Requirements for NetWall 6000 Series Local Console Connection
To get management access via the local console port, the following is needed:
•
An external computer with a serial port and the ability to emulate a console terminal (for
example, using the open source
puTTY
software).
•
The terminal console should have the following settings:
i.
115,200 bps.
ii.
No parity.
iii.
8 bits.
iv.
1 stop bit.
v.
No flow control.
•
An RS-232 cable with appropriate terminating connectors.
Connection Steps
To connect a terminal to the local console port, perform the following steps:
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