Linksys SGE2000 manual Console Configuration, Configuring the HyperTerminal Application

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Console Configuration

Overview

The Ethernet switch features a menu-based console interface for basic configuration of the Ethernet switch and management of your network. The Ethernet switch can be configured using a menu-based interface through the console port or through a telnet connection. This chapter describes console interface configuration. Configuration can also be performed through the web utility, which is covered in the next chapter.

NOTE: The Ethernet switch is setup by default to obtain its IP address via DHCP on the default VLAN 100.

Configuring the HyperTerminal Application

Before you use the console interface, you will need to configure the HyperTerminal application on your PC.

1.Click the Start button.

2.Select Programs and choose Accessories. Select Communications.

3.Select HyperTerminal from the options listed in this menu.

4.On the Connection Description screen, enter a name for this connection. In the example, the name of connection is Linksys One.

5.Select an icon for the application. Then, click the OK button.

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Contents Release Page Contents Web Utility Configuration Appendix E SpecificationsIntroduction What’s in this User Guide?Introduction Front Panel Getting to Know the SwitchOverview Front Panel LEDsSystem Status LEDs Reset Switch LAN PortsPower Port Back PanelUplink Ports Console Port RPS PortConnecting the Switch Before You Install the SwitchPlacement Options Desktop PlacementRack-Mount Placement Wall-Mount Placement Connecting the Cables Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devicesStacking Multiple Switches Stacking HighlightsConnecting Cabling for Stacking Interface, you can change the mode to standalone modeConsole Configuration Configuring the HyperTerminal ApplicationSet the serial port settings as follows Connecting to the Switch using Telnet or SSH Switch Main Menu System InformationManagement Settings Serial Port Configuration Chapter User & Password Settings Security Settings Chapter IP Configuration To change IP address configuration settings Chapter File Management Stack Configuration Restore System Default SettingsReboot System Back to main menuPort Configuration Help Web Utility Configuration Accessing the Web-based UtilityViewing Online Help Linksys Contact Information AppendixUAE Customer Site Survey ˆ No Uplink speed must be greater than 768 Kbps Limited Warranty Appendix C Limited Warranty Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Industry Canada StatementEC Declaration of Conformity Europe Specifications Vlan Radius DOS MAX Appendix Release