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3.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
All NX series platforms have (2) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports and (1) expansion module kit (optional). The
NX-4524 and NX-6524 models also have (24) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet switch ports. Motorola Solutions
recommends using Category 6 Ethernet cable for connections to the RJ-45 ports.
3.2.1 Console Port Setup
To add an NX series platform to the network using the
Command Line Interface
(CLI):
1.
Using the supplied console cable, connect the serial port to an RS-232 (DB-9) serial port on a separate
computer (the “configuration computer”).
2.
On the configuration computer, configure a terminal emulation application (such as HyperTerminal) as
follows:
3.
Apply power to the platform.
4.
Login when the prompt is displayed in the terminal window.
Terminal Type
VT 100
Port
COM port
Terminal Settings
19200bps transfer rate
8 data bits
no parity
1 stop bit
no flow control
no hardware compression
