Linksys SFE2010P manual Using the Console, Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminal

5	Using the Console
	Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminal

Using the Console

This chapter describes the use of the switch console, which allows you to perform basic configuration of the switch.

The switch features a menu-driven console interface for basic configuration of the switch and management of your network.This chapter describes console interface configuration. Configuration can also be performed through the web utility, which is covered in the next chapter.

•”Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminal,” on page 12

•”Connecting to the Switch with Telnet,” on page 15

•Logging On to the Console (see page 15)

•Selecting Menu Options and Actions (see page 15)

•Using the Switch Main Menu (see page 16)

•System Configuration (see page 16)

•Port Status (see page 47)

•Port Configuration (see page 49)

•System Mode (Layer 2 / Layer 3) Selection (see page 51)

•Help (see page 52)

•Logout (see page 53)

Connecting to Your Switch with HyperTerminal

You can use the HyperTerminal to connect to your switch.

NOTE: The switch also can be configured through a telnet connection. Telnet to the switch IP address 192.168.1.254. Then, press the Enter key. The default logon ID is admin with a blank password.

Before you use HyperTerminal to connect to your switch for the first time, you must configure the application on your PC. You can save the settings to use each time you connect to your switch.

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