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Manually Configuring IP Information 39
Pre-requisites
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A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as
Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to communicate
with the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem.
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Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software.
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A suitable cable:
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A standard null modem cable — if you are connecting directly to
the console port, or
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A standard modem cable — if you are connecting to the console
port using a modem.
You can find pin-out diagrams for both cables in Appendix B on page 69 .
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You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the
Switch with IP information:
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IP address
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subnet mask
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default gateway
Connecting the Workstation to the Switch
1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null
modem cable as shown in
Figure 11 .
Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port
To connect the cable:
a Attach the female connector on the cable to the male connector on
the console port of the Switch.
b Tighten the retaining screws on the cable to prevent it from being
loosened.
c Connect the other end of the cable to one of the serial ports (also
known as a COM port) on your workstation.
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