Cabletron Systems 8H02-16 manual Chapter COM Port and Telnet Connections, Configuring the Terminal

CHAPTER 5

COM PORT AND TELNET CONNECTIONS

This chapter provides information about the following items:

•Connecting and configuring a management terminal to the COM port of the 8H02-16 to access Local Management

•Connecting an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to the COM port of the 8H02-16 for UPS applications

•Establishing a Telnet connection

5.1LOCAL MANAGEMENT TERMINAL CONNECTION

Connecting a terminal to access Local Management involves the following:

•Configuring the terminal so it can communicate with the 8H02-16

•Connecting the terminal to the COM port of the 8H02-16 with an RJ45 console cable

5.2CONFIGURING THE TERMINAL

The following instructions outline how to configure your terminal to communicate with Local Management. Refer to your specific terminal manual for more instructions if necessary.

Use one of the following systems to access Local Management:

•A Digital Equipment Corporation VT100 terminal

•An IBM or compatible PC running a VT100 emulation program

To access the Setup Directory on a VT series terminal, press F3. Table 5-1 lists the required terminal setup for a VT series terminal.

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