EXTender
TM
7000 Installation Guide
Page 20
Serial Console Connection and Setup
The Console port on the front of the EXTender provides a direct serial connection to your computer. Through
this port, you can access all of the features and functions of the MI, as well as configure, monitor, and trou-
bleshoot the unit.
Required Cable
You need a standard RS-232 serial straight-through (DB-9, Male) cable. Use this cable to connect the PC’s
COM Port to the port labeled “Console” on the front of the unit.
Note: Cable length should not exceed 50 ft.
Before connecting to the EXTender you must confirm that the PC’s COM port settings match the console
port settings as follows:
After you have connected the EXTender to the PC, see “Enhanced Terminal Interface (ETI) Setup on page’
20.
Enhanced Terminal Interface (ETI) Setup
1.
Once the PC or modem is connected to the EXTender through the console port, open an Enhanced Ter-
minal Interface (ETI) program on the PC.
Example: Windows HyperTerminal
Note: The Management Interface (MI) configuration menus can be accessed through any generic Win-
dows 95 or Windows 98, VT-100 Enhanced Terminal Interface (ETI) program.
2.
After HyperTerminal is started, the Connection Description dialog box appears:
Figure 2-4: Connection Description
Baud rate
9600
Databits
8
Parity
none
Stopbits
1
Flow Control
XON/XOFF