Asante Technologies IC36240 Series setup guide Initial Software Setup, Connecting to a Console

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Chapter 3: Initial Software Setup

Configure the switch by connecting directly to it through a console (out-of-band management), running a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal or by using telnet.

3.1 Connecting to a Console

To connect the switch to a console or computer, set up the system in the following manner:

1.Plug power cord into the back of the switch.

2.Attach a straight-through serial cable between the RS232 console port and a COM port on the PC.

3.Set up a HyperTerminal (or equivalent terminal program) in the following manner:

a.Open the HyperTerminal program, and from its file menu, right-click on Properties.

b.Under the Connect To tab, choose the appropriate COM port (such as COM1 or COM2).

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c.Under the Settings tab, choose Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Be sure the setting is for Terminal keys, NOT Windows keys

d.Choose VT100 for Emulation mode.

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Contents IntraCore IC36240 Series Layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet Switch Setup Guide IntraCore IC36240Table of Contents Connecting to a PC Asante IntraCore IC36240 Features IntroductionPackage Contents Front and Back Panel DescriptionsLEDs LEDManagement and Configuration Console InterfaceInstallation Overview Hardware Installation and SetupSafety Overview Installing into an Equipment Rack Recommended Installation ToolsPower Requirements Environmental RequirementsSFP Mini Gbic Ports Installing the Optional External Power SupplyEquipment Rack Guidelines Connecting to the Network Connecting Power1 10/100/1000BaseT Ports Cabling Procedures Gigabit Ethernet Ports Cabling Procedures Pin Number Pair Number & Wire ColorsAsante IntraCore IC36240 Initial Software Setup Connecting to a ConsoleConnecting to a PC User Access Verification PasswordPrivileges Commands Passwords and Privileges CommandsEnable Password Password Service Password-EncryptionLogin Security Configuring an IP AddressUsername Command Password and login CommandsRestoring Factory Defaults System Boot ParametersSetting a Default IP Gateway Address Switchconfig# ip default-gatewayUnderstanding the Command Line Interface CLI User Top User Exec ModeAccess Each Command Mode Document ConventionsPrivileged Top Privileged Exec Mode Command Show ? PurposeGlobal Configuration Mode Command Exit End Ctrl-Z Purpose Switch# configureInterface Configuration Mode Spanning-Tree Configuration ModeVlan Configuration Mode Advanced Features Supported within the Command ModeSpanning-tree mst configuration Command Help Purpose Example of Context Sensitive HelpChecking Command Syntax Switch# configure ?Using CLI Command History Using the No and Default Forms of CommandsUsing Command-Line Editing Features and Shortcuts Keystrokes/Command PurposeCompleting a Partial Command Name Moving Around on the Command LineKeystrokes Purpose Editing Command Lines That Wrap Deleting Entries Redisplaying the Current Command LineScrolling Down a Line or a Screen Controlling Capitalization Transposing Mistyped CharactersKeystrokes Appendix a Basic Troubleshooting Problem Possible SolutionsAppendix B Specifications Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental Range PerformanceTechnical Support and Warranty Standards ComplianceAppendix C FCC Compliance and Warranty Statements FCC Compliance Statement Important Safety InstructionsIntraCare Warranty Statement Appendix D Online Warranty Registration Index CLILED