5.5.5 Serial Port
The IP ACCESS SWITCH LITE Serial Settings allow you to specify what device is connected to
the serial port and how to use it.
Configuration or console login
Do not use the serial port for any special function; use it only for the initial configuration
Modem
The IP ACCESS SWITCH LITE offers remote access using a telephone line in addition to the
standard access over the built-in Ethernet adapter. The modem needs to be connected to the
serial interface of the IP ACCESS SWITCH LITE.
Connecting to the IP ACCESS SWITCH LITE using a telephone line allows you to set up a
dedicated point-to-point connection from your console computer to the IP ACCESS SWITCH
LITE. In other words, the IP ACCESS SWITCH LITE acts as an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
to which you can dial in. The connection is established using the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).
Before you connect to the IP ACCESS SWITCH LITE, make sure you configure your console
computer accordingly. For instance, on Windows based operating systems you can configure a
dial-up network connection, which defaults to the right settings like PPP.
The Modem Settings panel allows you to configure remote access to the IP ACCESS SWITCH
LITE using a modem. The meaning of each parameter will be described below. The modem
settings are part of the serial settings panel.
Serial line speed
The speed the IP ACCESS SWITCH LITE is communicating with the modem. Most modems
available today will support the default value of 115200 bps. In case you are using an old
modem and discovering problems try to lower this speed.
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