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Figure 1: Terminal setup diagram 

 

A terminal program is required to make the software connection to the GE-DS-
242-PoE Managed Switch. Windows' Hyper Terminal program is a good choice. 
The Hyper Terminal program can be accessed from the Start menu.  

1. Click 

START

, then 

Programs/Accessories

 and then 

Hyper Terminal

2.  When the following screen appears, make sure that the COM port is 

configured as: 

• Baud   : 

57600 

•  Parity   

: None  

•  Data bits 

: 8 

• Stop 

bits  : 

•  Flow Control : None 

Figure 2: COM1 properties window 

 

Summary of Contents for GE-DS-242-POE

Page 1: ...s The Managed Switch x1 User s manual CD x1 This Installation Sheet x1 RS232 cable x1 Rubber feet x 4 Two rack mounting brackets with attachment screws x1 Power Cord x1 If any item is found missing or...

Page 2: ...ve PC installed with WEB Browser and JAVA runtime environment Plug in Note We recommend using Windows XP or Windows 7 with Internet Explorer 6 0 or above for access to the switch management setup Term...

Page 3: ...d Switch Windows Hyper Terminal program is a good choice The Hyper Terminal program can be accessed from the Start menu 1 Click START then Programs Accessories and then Hyper Terminal 2 When the follo...

Page 4: ...wing message asks for the login user name and password The factory default password for the login screen is Username admin Password admin Figure 3 GE DS 242 PoE Login screen Note For security reasons...

Page 5: ...are connection to the Managed Switch Windows Hyper Terminal program is a good choice Hyper Terminal can be accessed from the Start menu Click START then Programs Accessories and then Hyper Terminal 3...

Page 6: ...number is 23 then press the OK button Figure 6 The Connect to dialog window Log on to the Console Make sure the device finished booting Once the telnet has connected to the device the hyper terminal w...

Page 7: ...he GE DS 242 PoE Managed Switch Please note that the Managed Switch is configured through an Ethernet connection make sure the manager PC must be set on the same IP subnet address For example the defa...

Page 8: ...http 192 168 0 100 the factory default IP address or that you have just changed in the console to access the Web interface 2 When the following dialog box appears please enter the default password ad...

Page 9: ...n screen appears as Figure 10 Figure 10 Main Screen of the GE DS 242 PoE 4 Now you can use the Web management interface to continue the Switch management please refer to the user manual for more infor...

Page 10: ...s You can browse our online FAQ resource at the GE Security website first to check if it could solve you issue If you need more support information please contact GE Security support team 888 GE Secur...

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