Maipu MP1800X-40, Installation Manual

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MP1800X Series Router
Energization and Operation
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Energization and Operation
4.1
Equipment Login
The Console port is the only approach to log into the equipment for the first time, which
is the basic log-in mode and the only way to configure other log-in modes.
4.1.1
Connecting the Configuration Cable
The MP1800X router has a serial port (EIA/TIA-232), through which, the PC (or laptop)
with RS-232 serial port may be used to configure the router.
For the purpose of such configuration, the steps below shall be followed:
Step 1:
Prepare a PC (or laptop) and check whether this PC (or laptop) has a RS-232 serial port
(or USB interface).
Step 2:
Connect the PC (or laptop)'s RS-232 serial port with the router's RJ45 serial port by using
the configuration cable, provided that either of the aforesaid two devices is power off.
Figure 4-1 Connecting the router and the PC through the RS-232 serial port
Note:
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The configuration cable (included) for RS-232 serial port is an 8-core unshielded
cable, with a crimping RJ-45 plug as an end to connect with the router's Console
port. The other end is a 9-core (pin) serial port socket, with a DB-9 (hole), which is