To connect the RJ-45 console port on the Switch to the computer:
Connect the male DB9 connector on the console cable (shipped with the Switch) to
the RS-232 serial port on the computer running terminal emulation software then
insert the RJ-45 connector into the RJ-45 console port on the front of the Switch.
To configure the terminal emulation software as follows:
Select the appropriate serial port (COM1 or COM2).
Set the data rate to 115200 baud.
Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
Set flow control to none.
Figure 10 — COM Port Configuration
Connecting to the Switch for the First Time
After successfully connecting to the Switch’s console port and the Switch was turned on,
the boot-up procedure will be displayed, as shown below.
After the Switch was successfully booted up, the username and password prompt will
appear. Both the default
Username
and
Password
is
admin
. Enter the username and
password and press ENTER after each entry.
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