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Installing the SMC6624M Switch
Installation Procedures
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7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch
The SMC6624M switch has a full-featured, easy to use console interface for
performing the following tasks:
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Monitor switch and port status and observe network activity statistics
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Modify the switch’s configuration to optimize switch performance,
enhance network traffic control, and improve network security
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Read the event log and access diagnostic tools to help in troubleshooting
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Download new software to the switch
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Add passwords to control access to the switch from the console, web
browser interface, and network management stations
The console can be accessed through these methods:
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Out-of-band:
The SMC6624M switch comes with a serial cable for con-
necting a PC or VT-100 terminal, to be used as a console, directly to the
switch.
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In-Band:
Access the console using Telnet from a PC or UNIX station on
the network, and a VT-100 terminal emulator. This method requires that
you first configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask by using
either out-of-band console access or through DHCP/Bootp. See the
section “Getting Started With Switch Configuration” later in this chapter,
and the
Management Guide
that came with your switch for more infor-
mation on IP addressing and on starting a Telnet session.
The SMC6624M switch can simultaneously support one out-of-band console
session through the Console Port and one in-band Telnet console session.
Terminal Configuration
To connect a console to the switch, configure the PC terminal emulator as a
DEC VT-100 (ANSI) terminal or use a VT-100 terminal, and configure either
one to operate with these settings:
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any baud rate from 1200 to 115200 (the switch senses the speed)
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8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and flow control set to None
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For the Windows Terminal program, also disable (uncheck) the “Use
Function, Arrow, and Ctrl Keys for Windows” option
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For the Hilgrave HyperTerminal program, select the “Terminal keys”
option for the “Function, arrow, and ctrl keys act as” parameter.
If you want to operate the console using a different configuration, make sure
you change the settings on both the terminal and on the switch so they are
compatible. Change the switch settings first, then change the terminal
settings, then reboot the switch and reestablish the console session.