Getting Started
Using The Switch Console Port
ESW 500 Series Switches Administration Guide
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Using The Switch Console Port
The switch features a menu-based console interface for basic configuration of the
switch and management of your network. The switch can be configured using the
menu-based interface through the console port or through a telnet connection.
This section describes console interface configuration.
TIP
Configuration of the switch through the Console Port requires advanced skills. This
should only be attempted by trained personnel.
Selecting Menu Options and Actions
Within the Console Interface, menus list options in numeric order. Actions appear
at the end of the page. To select menu options and actions, use the following keys
on your keyboard:
Use the following steps to connect to the switch using the console:
STEP 1
Power up the ESW 500 Series switch.
STEP 2
Connect it to the network if required.
STEP 3
Use the console cable supplied with the switch to connect the serial port on the
PC to the console port on the switch.
Key
Function
Arrow keys
Move the cursor up, down, left, or right.
Number key
Press the menu number and then press Enter key to
select a menu option.
Tab
Move the cursor from one field to the next on an editing
page.
Enter
Select an option that is highlighted by the cursor.
Esc
Return to the previous menu or page, or move cursor
from editable fields to
Action
list.
