Linksys SRW208 manual Using the Console Interface for Configuration

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Chapter 4: Using the Console Interface for Configuration

Overview

The Switch features a menu-driven console interface for basic configuration of the Switch and management of your network. The Switch can be configured using CLI through the console interface 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.

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. Select Programs and choose Accessories. Select Communications. Select HyperTerminal from the options listed in this menu.

Figure 4-1: Finding HyperTerminal

2. On the Connection Description screen, enter a name for this connection. In the example, the name of connection is SRW208. Select an icon for the application. Then, click the OK button.

3. On the Connect To screen, select a port to communicate with the Switch: COM1, COM2, or TCP/IP.

Figure 4-2: Connection Description

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Overview