3.6. Micro-USB 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 6000 Series hardware from
an external computer acting as a console terminal. 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
6000 Series firmware loader options. The boot menu is described further in the separate
cOS Core
Administration Guide
.
There is a physical micro-USB port (type micro-B) on the 6000 Series hardware that allows local
console connection. This is an alternative to using the RJ45 local console port on the appliance
(described in
Section 3.5, “RJ45 Console Port Connection”
). However, the micro-USB port will
automatically take precedence if both are connected.
Figure 3.5. The NetWall 6000 Series Micro-USB Local Console Port
Connection Steps
To connect a computer to the local console port, perform the following steps:
1.
Connect a micro-USB connector directly to the local console port on the 6000 Series.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on computer running console emulation
software.
3.
After connection to a PC, Windows will try to recognize the device and automatically install
the appropriate driver through the Windows Update™ feature. If Windows is unable to do
this automatically, the driver should be downloaded and installed manually.
To download micro-USB drivers manually, log into the relevant
MyClavister
account at
and go to
Downloads > Tools & Utilities
.
4.
Direct the terminal emulator on the computer to connect to the newly installed device.
After successful connection, commands can be issued to the cOS Core
Command Line
Interface
(CLI).
The Default Local Console Login Credentials
The console user credentials for logging in are specified by the predefined
admin
user and are
the same as the credentials for initial network access via the management Ethernet interface:
•
Username:
admin
•
Password:
admin
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