Avaya AP-6, AP-4, AP-5 Setting IP Address using Serial Port, Hardware and Software Requirements

Recovery Procedures

Setting IP Address using Serial Port

Use the following procedure to set an IP address over the serial port using the CLI. The network administrator typically provides the AP IP address.

Hardware and Software Requirements

•Standard straight-through serial data (RS-232) cable with a one male DB-9 connector and one female DB-9 connector. The AP comes with a female 9-pin serial port.

•ASCII Terminal software, such as HyperTerminal.

Attaching the Serial Port Cable

1.Unlock and remove the cable cover from the AP.

2.Remove the front cover from the AP to reveal the serial port.

3.Connect one end of the serial cable to the AP and the other end to a serial port on your computer.

4.Power on the computer and AP, if necessary.

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