D-Link DGS-3212SR Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Connecting the Console Port
The switch provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a connection to a computer or terminal for monitoring
and configuring the switch. This port is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment
(DTE) connection.
To use the console port, you need the following equipment:
•
A terminal or a computer with both a serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal
•
A null modem or crossover RS-232 cable with a female DB-9 connector for the console port on the
switch
To connect a terminal to the console port:
1. Connect the female connector of the RS-232 cable directly to the console port on the switch, and tighten
the captive retaining screws.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal or to the serial connector of a computer running
terminal emulation software. Set the terminal emulation software as follows:
1. Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or COM port 2).
3. Set the data rate to 9600 baud.
4. Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
5. Set flow control to
none
.
6. Under
Properties
, select
VT100 for Emulation
mode.
7. Select
Terminal keys
for
Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys
. Ensure that you select
Terminal
keys
(
not
Windows keys
).
NOTICE:
When you use HyperTerminal with the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000
operating system, ensure that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later
installed. Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 allows you to use arrow keys in
HyperTerminal’s VT100 emulation. See
www.microsoft.com
for information on
Windows 2000 service packs.
8. After you have correctly set up the terminal, plug the power cable into the power receptacle on
the back of the switch. The boot sequence appears in the terminal.
9. After the boot sequence completes, the console login screen displays.
10. If you have not logged into the command line interface (CLI) program, press the Enter key at
the User name and password prompts. There is no default user name and password for the
switch; user names and passwords must first be created by the administrator. If you have
previously set up user accounts, log in and continue to configure the Switch.
11. Enter the commands to complete your desired tasks. Many commands require administrator-
level access privileges. Read the next section for more information on setting up user accounts.
See the
Command Line Reference
on the documentation CD for a list of all commands and
additional information on using the CLI.
12. When you have completed your tasks, exit the session with the
logout
command or close the
emulator program.
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