SMC Networks 6608T-INT, User Manual

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Console Port Configuration
The communications parameters for the RS-232 port can be set
using the System Configuration Program. Figure 4-3 (below)
illustrates the factory default settings.
Figure 4-4. Console Configuration Screen
1. Highlight “ Console Configuration ” in the Main Menu and
press <ENTER>. This will access the Console Configuration
Screen.
2. Highlight “ Console Baud Rate ” to set the rate at which data
is sent between the terminal or PC and the switch. Press
<ENTER> and use the arrow keys to cycle through baud
rates of 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200. Choose either 9600 or
19200. Press <ENTER> again to confirm the chosen rate.
3. Highlight “ Console Time-Out (In Minutes) ” to set the time-
out interval of the connection. Once this interval is
exceeded, the connection “times-out” and returns the user to
the Login screen. Press <ENTER> to input a value between
0* and 60 seconds. Press <ENTER> again to confirm the
chosen interval.
*Note: An entry of 0 in this field will disable the console time-out function.
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ONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT
Console Configuration
9600
Console Time-Out (In Minutes) 5
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