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IDS-710 Hardware Installation Guide
4. Tighten terminal screws. Ensure the wires are securely fastened.
5. Re-insert the Terminal block connector if removed.
6. Turn on power source.
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Connecting the Console Port
The IDS switch can be fully configured and managed from the console port. The console
port provides a direct access to the Command Line Interface (CLI).
1. Connect a USB cable to the PC’s USB port, then connect the other end of the cable to
the IDS switch’s micro-B USB connector.
2. Connect power to the switch as described in Connecting Power to the IDS Switch.
3. On the PC Choose Start -> Control Panel -> Systems (or equivalent) on the Windows
Operating System, then open the Hardware tab. Choose the Device Manager, and
expand the Ports section. The assigned COM port appears can be identified.
4. Start an terminal-emulation program (such as Putty or SecureCRT) on the com port
where you have connect the cable to the PC.
5. Configure your COM port within the emulation program on the PC as:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• None (flow control)
6. The PC will display the bootloader sequence.
7. Press Enter to display the setup prompt when the booting of the IDS is completed.
