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3-4 CHAPTER 3: ABOUT NETWORK MANAGEMENT

	Managing Through the Console Port
	This section describes how to connect and set up
	equipment to communicate with the hub through
	the console port (called out-of-bandmanagement).
	By default, the hub automatically configures its baud
	rate. The maximum rate the autoconfiguration
	function detects is 19200 baud.
	You need to use a null modem cable for connection
	to the hub’s console port. This is available from your
	supplier. The null modem cable must:
	■ Have a 9 pin female ‘D’ connector for connection to
	your hub, and the appropriate connector for
	connection to your management station.
	■ Not exceed 15 meters (50 feet).
	There are a variety of null modem cables that you
	can use. For an example of one of these, see
	“Cabling” on page A-2.
	Connection to the console port may be direct or
	through modems, giving the option of local or
	remote management. For information on managing
	through modems, see “Remote Management
Figure 3-1 Different Management Connections To The Hub	Service” on page 3-7.