Chapter 2
Console CLI management
Terminal setup
To configure the system, connect a serial cable to a COM port on a PC or notebook
computer and to the RJ-45 type of serial (console) port of the managed switch.
The console port of the managed switch is a RJ-45 type, RS-232 serial port connector.
It is an interface for connecting a terminal directly. Through the console port, it provides
rich diagnostic information including IP Address setting, factory reset, port
management, link status, and system settings. Users can use the RS-232 cable in the
package and connect to the console port on the device. After the connection, users can
run any terminal emulation program (Hyper Terminal, ProComm Plus, Telix, Winterm,
and so on) to enter the startup screen of the device.
A terminal program is required to make the software connection to the managed switch.
Windows' Hyper Terminal program may be a good choice. The Hyper Terminal can be
accessed from the
Start
menu.
1. Click
Start
>
Programs
>
Accessories
, and then click
Hyper Terminal
.
2. When the following screen appears, make sure that the COM port is configured as
shown:
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