Fast EtherHub 3500 System User’s Guide
5-14 Hardware Reference
Serial Port
Use the UTP cable and
connection converter provided
with your unit for plugging into a
PC or modem as described in
Chapter 4.
Note that configuration options
provided for the Fast EtherHub-
12i are limited because this
model does not include an
agent. Moreover, configuration
via the serial port on this model
is limited to the attached hub
only (i.e., it cannot manage
other hubs in the stack).
The unit has one 9-pin RS232 male connector labeled Serial. It
can be used to perform basic configuration or to establish a
network management connection with the hub. By using a direct
or remote connection, in conjunction with a terminal emulation
program (that supports Xmodem protocol), you can access the
on-board Fast EtherHub 3500 System Configuration Program.
This program can be used to configure the attached hub or stack,
or to upgrade system firmware. Complete details on how to set
up a connection to the serial port and how to use the on-board
configuration program are included in Chapter 4.
The Fast EtherHub 3500 Series also supports in-band
management (with optional network management software e.g.,
AccView/Open) via a remote connection by connecting to the
serial port using SLIP protocol. In this manner you can carry out
full SNMP management remotely via a modem connection.
(Refer to Remote Connection in Chapter 4.)