Chapter 2: ProtectServer External 2 Installation and Configuration
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Access the Console
To test the system and configure the network, you must first access the ProtectServer External 2 console.
There are two options:
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Direct access.
Connect a keyboard and monitor (not included) to the USB (keyboard) and VGA (monitor)
ports located on the unit's front panel.
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Console access.
Connect the RJ45 console port to a terminal emulation device, such as a laptop or terminal
server.
NOTE
To access the appliance through the console port, you will need the appropriate
cable. If your terminal device is equipped with a DB9 serial port, you require a cable with an
RJ45 connector on one end and a DB9 serial port on the other end (see
). If your terminal device is equipped with an RJ45 serial port, you can use a
standard Ethernet cable. Serial cables are not included.
Figure 8: Serial cable: RJ45 to DB9
If you are using a serial connection, configure your local VT100 or terminal emulator settings as follows:
Speed (bits per second)
115200
Word length (data bits)
8
Parity
No
Stop bit
1
Power on and Login
Power on the ProtectServer External 2 and the (optional) monitor. A green LED on the front of the device will
illuminate and the startup messages will be displayed on the monitor:
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