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3.4. Local Console Port Connection
The local console port is the physical RJ45 RS-232 port on the far left-hand side front panel of the
W30 and is marked with the letter "C".
Figure 3.1. The W30 Local Console Port
This local console port allows direct management connection to the appliance, either from a
separate computer running console emulation software or from 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 W30 firmware loader options.
Tip: Skip the rest of this section if using the Web Interface
This rest of this section can be initially skipped if cOS Core setup is going to be done with
the cOS Core Web Interface since neither boot menu or CLI access will be needed.
Issuing CLI Commands
CLI commands can be issued via the local console port for both initial cOS Core setup as well as
for ongoing system administration.
The local console port need not be used if setup is done through a web browser as described in
Section 4.2, “Web Interface and Wizard Setup” . If the local console port is used for setup, no
password is initially needed and the CLI commands required are described in Section 4.4, “CLI
Setup” .
Note: Setting a local console password is recommended
A local console password need not be set. However, if it is not, anyone with physical
access to the local console will have full administrator rights.
Unless the hardware is placed in a secure area, it is therefore recommended to set a local
console password. This is done by entering the console
boot menu at system startup by
pressing any console key before cOS Core has fully started. The boot menu and its
options is discussed further in the separate
cOS Core Administrators Guide .
Requirements for Local Console Connection
To get management access via the local console port, the following is needed:
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