RUGGEDCOM WIN7251
Installation Guide
Chapter 3
Device Management
Connecting to the Base Station
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Device Management
This section describes how to connect to and manage the base station.
CONTENTS
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Section 3.1, “Connecting to the Base Station”
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Section 3.2, “Configuring the Base Station”
Section 3.1
Connecting to the Base Station
The following describes the various methods for accessing the RUGGEDCOM WIN console and Web interfaces on
the base station. For more detailed instructions, refer to the
RUGGEDCOM WIN User Guide
for the base station.
Accessing Boot-Time Control and CLI
To access the boot-time control and RUGGEDCOM WIN CLI, connect a PC or terminal directly to the serial console
port.
IMPORTANT!
The serial console port is intended to be used only as temporary connections during initial
configuration or troubleshooting.
CAUTION!
Environmental hazard – risk of damage due to the ingress of water, dirt or debris. The serial console
port is protected by a cover from the ingress of harmful water, dirt or debris. Make sure this cover is
securely attached when the port is not in use.
The serial console port is a proprietary RJ45 female connector. The following is the pin-out for the connector:
NOTE
A custom console cable is provided with the base station.
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Figure 19: RJ45 Connector Pin Configuration
Pin
Name
Description
1
Reserved (Do Not Connect)
2
RX
Receive Data
3
TX
Transmit Data
4
Reserved (Do Not Connect)
5
Reserved (Do Not Connect)
