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Connecting to the Alternatively, you can view the automatically configured IP information Console Port via the command line interface (CLI) through a connection to the console

port. (This example describes a local connection to the console port, rather than a remote one via a modem.)

Pre-requisites

■A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to communicate with the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem.

■Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software.

■The RJ-45 to RS-232 cable supplied with the Switch

You can find the pin-out diagram for this cable in Appendix B on page 69.

■A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect your Switch to the network.

Connecting the Workstation to the Switch

1Connect the workstation to the console port using the RJ-45 to RS-232 cable as shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port

Switch

Workstation

(with terminal emulation

software installed)

	Console Port
Standard Null Modem Cable	Connection
Standard Null Modem Cable

To connect the cable:

aAttach the RJ-45 to RS-232 cable to the console port on the Switch.

bConnect the other end of the cable to one of the serial ports (also known as a COM port) on your workstation.

cTighten the retaining screws on the RS-232 connector to prevent it from being loosened.

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Contents 3CR16708-91 3CR16709-91 United States Government Legend 3Com Corporation Campus Drive Marlborough, MA USAContents Setting UP for Management Outs Problem SolvingPage About this Guide Convention Description ConventionsIcon Description Documentation RelatedDocumentation Pddtechpubscomments@3com.com CommentsIntroducing Hardware Features Switch Alert LED Power LED Port Status Leds PoE Status Leds Switch Front View DetailColor Indicates 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Port Status LEDs SFP Module Status LED Switch 9 FX only100BASE-FX Port Status LEDs Switch 9 FX only Alert LED LEDSwitch 9 rear view Switch Rear View DetailSwitch Rear View Detail Page Default Settings shows the default settings for the Switch Page Installing the Switch Site Package ContentsChoosing a Suitable Air temperature around the Switch does not exceed 50 C 122 F Upwards Wall-mountingMounting Instructions for Cement WallsMake two holes 150 mm 5.9 in. apart Instructions for Wood WallsColor State Power and Alert LED colorsPower-up Sequence Cross-over Cable Straight-through Cable SFP Operation Installing the Switch Inserting a SFP Transceiver Installing the Switch Setting UP for Management Configure IP information manually for your Switch or view Setting UpAutomatically configured IP information OverviewAutomatic IP Configuration Manual IP ConfigurationSetting UP for Management Pre-requisites Manually Configuring IP InformationConnecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Connecting the Workstation to the SwitchExample top-level command line interface menu Setting Up the Switch with IP InformationAutomatically Configured IPViewing Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information Viewing IP Information via the Console Port Methods of Managing a Switch Refer to Setting Up Web Interface Management on Refer to Setting Up Command Line Interface Management onNetwork Using Telnet Command LineInterface Management CLI Management viaChoosing a Browser Setting Up WebInterface Management Protocol Snmp can manage a Switch if Setting Up SnmpOver the Network Management workstationUser Default Name Password Access Level Default UsersDefault Users and Passwords Setting UP for Management Problem Solving Indicated by LEDs Solving ProblemsSolving Hardware ProblemsRefer to the list of suggested solutions below How do you obtain a registered IP Address? Solving Communication ProblemsIP Addressing Solving Software Upgrade Problems Problem Solving Safety Information This must be approved for the country where it is used Power Cord Set Japan Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Schko ’information de Sécurité Importante’information de Sécurité Importante Vorsicht Europe Wichtige SicherheitsinformationenInformación de seguridad importante Schuko Dispositivo Láser DE Clase CSA Importanti Informazioni di SicurezzaAvvertenza porte a fibre ottiche Protezione degli occhi Appendix a Safety Information RJ-45 to RS-232 RJ-45 Pin Signal DB-9 Pin DirectionAdapter Cable Panel. The pinout is shown belowRJ-45 Pin ConnectorsAssignments Pin NumberOfficeConnect Managed Switch 9 and Switch 9 FX Terminal Emulation Protocols Used for AdministrationStandards Supported Register Your ServicesProduct PurchaseTroubleshoot Access SoftwareOnline DownloadsContact Us US and Canada Telephone Technical Support and Repair Country Telephone NumberLatin America Telephone Technical Support and Repair Index Snmp Regulatory Notices