Preparing to Configure a New VPN Device
Hewlett-Packard VPN Server Appliance SA3110/SA3150/SA3400/SA3450 Installation Guide
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Connecting the
Connecting the
Connecting the
Connecting the
Cable and
Cable and
Cable and
Cable and
Powering On the
Powering On the
Powering On the
Powering On the
Device
Device
Device
Device
To connect the cable and turn on the device:
1.
Connect the supplied DB-9 console cable to the console port
of the VPN device and to the COM port on your PC. Make a
note of the communication port number on your PC.
2.
Ensure that the voltage switch is set to the proper voltage
used in your environment.
3.
Plug in the power cable.
4.
Turn on the VPN device by setting the power switch to the 1
(one) position.
Creating a
Creating a
Creating a
Creating a
Console
Console
Console
Console
Window
Window
Window
Window
To create a Console window:
1.
In the Start menu:
•
For NT systems, select Programs, then Accessories, then
HyperTerminal.
•
For Windows 98 systems, select Programs, then
Accessories, then Communications, then
HyperTerminal.
The HyperTerminal window appears.
2.
In the File menu, select New Connection.
The Connection Description window appears.
3.
In the Name field, enter a name for the session. The Hewlett-
Packard Company recommends that you call the session
Console.
4.
In the Icon list box, select an icon to represent the session on
your desktop.
5.
Click OK.
The Phone Number window appears.
6.
In the Connect drop-down menu, select Direct to Com
N,
where
N is the number of the serial port to which you
connected the console cable.
7.
Click OK.
The COM
N Properties window appears.
8.
In the Bits per second drop-down menu, select 9600.
9.
In the Flow control drop-down menu, select None.
