3Com 32x, 52x manual Connecting a PC, Terminal, or, Modem, Characteristic Setting

Connecting a PC, Terminal, or Modem 1-11

Connecting a PC,	Connect a PC running a terminal emulation program, a terminal, or a
Terminal, or	modem to the Console port on the SuperStack II bridge/router to
Modem	configure the bridge/router software and review startup and system
	operation messages.
	To connect a PC, terminal, or modem to the DPE module, follow these
	steps:

1Obtain a cable to connect the console to the Console port on the bridge/router. See “Console Cables” on page 2-3 for cable pinouts.

The Console port is a 9-pin male connector.

For the PC, use a 9-pin female to 9-pin female PC cable. A null modem-type cable may be used.

For the terminal, use a 9-pin female to 25-pin terminal cable. A null modem-type cable may be used.

For the modem, use a 9-pin female to 25-pin male modem cable. A straight-through-type cable may be used.

2Connect one end of the cable to the Console port on the SuperStack II system and the other end to the serial port on the back of your console.

3Verify that configurable parameters of your console match the configuration settings of the Console port specified in Table 1-3.

Table 1-3CONSOLE Port Configuration Settings

Characteristic	Setting
Baud rate	9600
Databits	8
Parity	None
Stop bits	1
DTR	Ignored
Duplex	Full
Echo	Off
Flow control	X-on/X-off

4Turn on the console.