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Figure 3-4. PC Configuration Setup
Starting a Local
Console Session
(Recommended for
first-time log-in)
1. Connect a serial communications cable between the PC and the
unit’s
COM1
port. If necessary, a cable may be constructed for this
purpose as shown in Figure 3-5 .
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Figure 3-5. Serial Communications Cable (DB-9M to DB-9F)
(Maximum Recommended Cable Length 50 feet/15 meters)
2. Launch a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal and
configure the program with the following settings:
• 115,200 bps data rate
• 8 data bits, no parity
• One stop bit, and no flow-control
• Use ANSI or VT100 emulation.
TIP:
The HyperTerminal communications program can be accessed on
most PCs by selecting this menu sequence: Start>>Programs>>Accesso-
ries>>Communications>>HyperTerminal .
NOTE:
If the unit is powered-up or rebooted while connected to a
terminal, you will see a series of pages of text information
relating to the booting of the unit’s processor. Wait for the
log-in screen before proceeding.
3. Press the key to receive the login: prompt.
4. Enter the username (default username is admin ). Press .
PC Running Terminal Session
(115,200 bps, 8N1)
To COM1 or LAN Port
(see text)
Transceiver
PC Running Terminal Session
(115,200 bps, 8N1)
Transceiver
To COM1 or LAN Port
(See Text)
3
5
2
3
5
2
TXD
GND
RXD
TXD
GND
RXD
DCE
DB-9 MALE
(TO MDS PRODUCT)
DTE
DB-9 FEMALE
(TO COMPUTER)
ENTER
ENTER