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Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration
Overview
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Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration
Overview
The Switch features a menu-driven console interface for basic configuration of the Switch and management of
your network. The Switch can be configured using CLI through the console interface or through a telnet
connection. This chapter describes console interface configuration. Configuration can also be performed through
the web utility, which is covered in the next chapter.
Configuring the HyperTerminal Application
Before you use the console interface, you will need to configure the HyperTerminal application on your PC.
1. Click the
Start
button. Select
Programs
and choose
Accessories
. Select
Communications
. Select
HyperTerminal
from the options listed in this menu.
2. On the
Connection Description
screen, enter a name for this connection. In the example, the name of
connection is SRW2008. Select an icon for the application. Then, click the
OK
button.
3. On the
Connect To
screen, select a port to communicate with the Switch:
COM1
,
COM2
, or
TCP/IP
.
Figure 4-2: Connection Description
Figure 4-1: Finding HyperTerminal
Figure 4-3: Connect To
