Appendix B Connecting a Modem to the GSS 4490 Console Port
Configuring a Modem
Configuring a Modem
You must configure the modem before you can connect it to the GSS 4490. You can connect the modem to a terminal or a PC using a terminal emulation program, such as Hyperterminal. If you connect the modem to the COM port on a PC, you need the following cable and connectors:
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Figure B-1 shows the pin number assignments for the 9-pin, male D-shell console port connector on the back of the GSS 4490. These pin number assignments conform to the industry standard.
Figure B-1 Console Port Connector
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