2.Connect one end of the interface cable directly to the switch’s console port and tighten the retaining screws.
3.Connect the other end of the interface cable to a terminal (in some instances, an adapter may be required to make this connection).
4.From your terminal, start the terminal emulation program.
5.Configure the terminal to the following communication settings: VT100 emulation, 19200 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control, ASCII character set.
Remote Management via the Console Port
Configure the Switch Site - Connect the switch’s DB-9 serial port to the modem’s serial port using standard cabling. For most modems using a 25-pin port, you will have to provide an RS-232 cable with a 9-pin connector on one end and a 25-pin connection on the other end. You do not have to set the modem at the switch’s site, because the switch will automatically configure it to auto-answer mode.
Configure the Remote Site - At the remote site, connect the PC’s COM port (COM 1-4) to the modem’s serial port. Set terminal emulation type to VT100, specify the port used by your PC (i.e., COM 1-4), then set communications to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, 19200 bps, and no flow control.
In-Band Connections
Prior to accessing the switch via a network connection, you must configure it with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway using an out-of-band connection or the BootP protocol.
NOTE: The switch must first be configured to issue
BootP requests, since the default is BootP disabled.
Refer to the Management Guide for more information.
Telnet Connection - Prior to accessing the switch via an in-band Telnet connection, you must configure it with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway using an out-of-band connection or the BootP protocol. After configuring the switch’s IP parameters, you can access the on-board configuration program from anywhere within the attached network.
In-Band Network Connection - The on-board configuration program can be accessed using Telnet from any computer attached to the network. The switch can also be managed by any computer using a Web browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above), or from a network computer using third-party network management software.
