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Connecting Interface Cables
Connecting the Console Cable
1) Select a terminal for configuration.
The terminal can be a character terminal with a standard RS232 serial port or a PC. A PC is used in this
example.
2) Connect the console cable
Power off the access controller, connect the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial
interface of the PC, and connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port of the
access controller.
Pay attention to the interface mark and plug the connector to the right interface.
Figure 3-21
Connect the console cable
(1) RJ-45 connector
(2) Console port
(3) DB-9 (female) connector
(4) Serial interface of the configuration terminal
(5) Console cable
For a powered-on access controller:
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When connecting a PC to the access controller, you are recommended to first connect the DB-9
connector of the console cable to the PC, and then the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the
access controller.
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When disconnecting a PC from the access controller, you are recommended to first disconnect the
RJ-45 connector, and then the DB-9 connector.
