Hitachi GR2000-B Series quick start Setup Terminal and Cable Connections, Connecting Cable

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Setup Process

2.9The Setup Terminal and Cable Connections

A personal computer or terminal is used to connect to the CONSOLE port on the GR2000-B to perform initial setup.

2.9.1Setup Terminal

Prepare a personal computer or a workstation which supports the following features mentioned in Table 2-1below.

Table 2-1 Specifications Required for Setup Terminals

Category

 

Specification

 

 

Communication port

RS￿232C

 

 

Communication software

Hyperterminal utility in Windows 95/98 or other similar

 

 

terminal communication software.

 

 

 

Communication

Transfer Protocol

ZMODEM

settings

 

 

Parameter

8-bits data, 1 stop bit, no parity

 

 

 

 

 

Speed in bps (Note)

19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, or 1200

 

 

 

Other features

 

CD￿ROM drive

 

 

 

Note: Set to default of 9600 bit/s as shipped from factory.

2.9.2Connecting Cable

The RS￿232C cable, a cross-cable having a D￿sub 9-pin (female) on each end, is required to connect GR2000-B to a setup terminal. Table 2-2below shows the pin arrangement of the RS-232C cable.

Table 2-2 Pinout for RS-232C Cable

No.

 

Router Side: 9 Pins (Female)

Physical Connection

Console Side: 9 Pins (Female)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin Number

Signal Name

Pin Number

Signal Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

5

 

SG

 

 

 

 

 

5

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

3

 

SD

 

 

 

 

 

2

RX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

2

 

RD

 

 

 

 

 

3

TX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

7

 

RS

 

 

 

 

 

1

DCD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

8

 

CS

 

 

 

 

 

8

CTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

1

 

CD

 

 

 

 

 

7

RTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

6

 

DR

 

 

 

 

 

4

DTR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

4

 

ER

 

 

 

 

 

6

DSR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GR2K-GA-0008

2-11

Rev. 1.00

 

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Contents Hitachi Gigabit Router GR2000-B Series Rev Hitachi Gigabit Router GR2000-B Series Quick Start GuideGR2K-GA-0008 Release 1.00 AugustChange Record PrefaceAbbreviations GR2K-GA-0008 Rev IlmiLEC PIM Viii General Safety Guidelines Safety GuideDamage to the equipment or a disruption in service Specific Warning Instructions Specific Caution Instructions Xii CleaningOther Instructions StorageTable of Contents Display of Operation Status XivDocumentation for the GR2000-B Series List of FiguresXvi List of Tables Xviii Documents about the GR2000-B models Chapter IntroductionDocumentation for the GR2000-B Series GR2K-GA-0008 Rev Assemble the Required Tools for Setup Chapter Setup ProcessCheck that All Necessary Components are Present GR2000-1B Setting Up the GR2000-B2 GR2000-2B Setup ProcessGR2000-2B Rear View GR2K-GA-0008 Rev To yourself and the router Front panel indicatorsDue to static electricity Attaching the Rubber Feet Installing the GR2000-B on a Table or DeskConnecting a Power Cable to the GR2000-B Attaching and Detaching the Power CableInstalling a Memory Card Installing a Memory Card10 After Installation of a Memory Card Permanently damage the memory card SoftwareSpecifications Required for Setup Terminals Setup Terminal and Cable ConnectionsSetup Terminal Connecting CableConnecting the GR2000-B to Other Devices Connecting a Setup Terminal to the GR2000-BNormal Start-Up Process for the GR2000-B Turning the Power Switch onTurning the Power OFF Memory card, then power it on againThis page left intentionally blank Chapter Basic Operations Configuration ExamplesStartup of the GR2000-B First-Time LoginSetting the Time Set a password with passwd commandEnter the Administrator Mode Setting the ConfigurationBasic Operations Set a Default Route Open the Configuration FileSet an IP Address for the Ethernet Port Return to the Administrator Mode Close the Configuration FileManuals of the GR2000 Display of the Operation Status Covering the Entire Router Display of Operation StatusDisplay of the Operation Status of the Built-In Ethernet Display of the Operation Status of the Interface ConfiguredDisplay of the Routing Table More Details About Operation Details About Other SettingsThis page left intentionally blank Types of Trouble and Corrective Action Chapter TroubleshootingTroubleshooting and Reference manuals More Details About TroubleshootingTroubleshooting