D-Link d-link manual Starting the Switch, Initial Configuration

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C.Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.

D.Set the flow control to none.

E.Select the proper mode under Properties.

F.Select Terminal keys.

NOTE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, make sure that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation. Go to www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows 2000 service packs.

3.Connect the female connector of the RS-232 crossover cable directly to the switch console port, and tighten the captive retaining screws. The DES-3226L series console port is located on the front panel as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7. Connecting to the Console Port

Starting the Switch

1.Make sure that the switch console port is connected to a VT100 terminal or VT100 terminal emula- tor via the RS-232 crossover cable.

2.Locate an AC power receptacle.

3.Deactivate the AC power receptacle.

4.Connect the switch to the AC receptacle.

5.Activate the AC power receptacle.

When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the switch goes through a power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time the switch is initialized and checks hardware components to determine if the switch is fully operational before completely booting. If POST detects a critical problem, the startup procedure stops. If POST passes successfully, a valid executable image is loaded into RAM. POST messages are displayed on the terminal and indicate test success or failure. The boot process runs for approximately 60 seconds.

Initial Configuration

The initial simple configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions:

zThe DES-3226L switch was not configured before and is in the same state as when you received it.

zThe DES-3226L switch booted successfully.

zThe console connection was established and the console prompt appears on the screen of a VT100 terminal or terminal equivalent.