Configuring Dell PowerConnect 105
Sample Configuration Process
This section provides the basic steps required to establish a remote network management connection
with the switch. This section does not explain the various configurations available on the switch or the
relevant comm ands.
This section also describes accessin g a switch for the first time with the default configuration and
definitions. If a previously entered configuration causes problems, the startup-configuration file —
which is the configuration of switch when powered up — should be erased and the switch rebooted. See
"Device Default Settings."

Switch Setup Requirements

The following components are required for the purpose of this example:
• PowerConnect 6200 Series switch
• A workstation with the following components installed:
– Network adapter card
– ASCII terminal applicatio n (for example, Microsoft
®
Windows
®
HyperTerminal or Procomm
Plus™ Terminal)
– A browser application
• One Null Modem F2F cable
• Straight or cross UTP (category 5) cable(s)

Initial Connection

1.
Using the RS-232 port, connect the switch to the workstation.
2.
Set the serial console with the following settings and select the appropriate COM port.
The sample screen uses the HyperTerminal.