Chapter 4

Master Hub Configuration

and Console Management

This Chapter is only for Master Hub configuration and management. When installing the 10/100 Managed Hub the first time, it is necessary to config- ure the hub through the Console Interface.

Connecting to the Console Interface

You can set up a management session by connecting a direct RS-232 cable between the management port on the 10/100 Managed Hub and the communication port of your PC or terminal.

To connect a local terminal to the 10/100 Managed Hub, do the following:

1.Install a terminal emulation application such as Windows Hyperterminal on your PC.

2.Configure the terminal emulation application as follows:

Baud rate ........ 9600 Parity .............. None Data bits ......... 8 Stop bits .......... 1 Flow Control .... None

VT-100 ............ Configuration

3.If you are using Microsoft Windows terminal emulation, disable the “Use Function, Arrow, and Ctrl Keys for Windows” option in the Terminal Preferences menu under Settings.

4.Connect the console management port on the 10/100 Managed Hub to your PC or DTE device using a serial cable. The 10/100 Managed Hub has a 9-pin, female connector.

Network Management Unit

(NMU) Module

Stackable

Up

Down

NMU

AC LINE

100-240VAC

50-60Hz, 1.5A MAX

Switch/

Transceiver

RS-232 Management Port

9-pin Female Connector

Connecting the Console Interface

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