Black Box LB9216A, LB9219A, LB9215A manual Switch Configuration, Setting up Console Port Connection

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Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules

Switch Configuration

This section explains the configuration of VLAN and trunking settings.

Setting up Console Port Connection

To configure your switch through the console port, it is necessary to first configure a terminal emulation program. The HyperTerminal for Windows 95, 98, and NT is suggested.

yFirst, check the switch, cables, and computers for proper installation before configuration.

yConnect a PC or any VT100 compatible terminal to the console port on the back of the unit using one RS232 serial cable. Turn on both end devices.

yConfigure the baud rate and character format of the terminal or PC to match the default settings shown below.

Console Port Default Settings

	Terminal type	VT100

	Port type	(COM 1~4)

	Communication	8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no
	Communication	parity baud rate of
	Mode	115200bps
		(for initial configuration)

	Flow Control	Yes

	Hardware	N/A
	Compression	N/A
	Compression

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Contents Jan Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules CE Mark Warning FCC CertificationsPreface Table of Contents Introduction Port Modular Fast Ethernet SwitchStandard 19 rack-mount size, one-unit-height Product FeaturesFront Panel Packing ListPort Status on Single-Port Module PowerReset Button Port Status on 8-Port ModulesPorts Installation Selecting a Site for the SwitchConnecting to Power Connecting to Your Network Cable LengthCabling Removal of cover plate Fiber module being installed Module InstallationSetting up Console Port Connection Switch ConfigurationMain Menu FX Ports Port SettingsTX Ports Port-based Vlan & Settings Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules Follow these steps to configure the 4-porttrunking MAC-based Trunking & SettingsExpress Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules Physical Specifications Technical SpecificationsPin arrangement of RJ-45 connectors Appendix a Connector Pinouts

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