Fujitsu Siemens Computers 2 manual Network Configuration, Accessing the Terminal menu

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Network Configuration

 

 

Figure 24: Network Configuration Menu

4.10.1.1 Accessing the Terminal menu

Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal) to the configuration port on the back panel of the KVM s2- 1611 using a RS232 DB9 null modem cable. The terminal should be set to 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control. The terminal may be connected at any time, even when the unit is powered.

Press any key to access the main menu.

4.10.2 Network Configuration

The KVM s2-1611 is configured for network access through the Network Configuration option. When it is selected, you will have access to the addressing that allows the KVM s2-1611 to be positioned in your network. For more information, see Installing the KVM s2-1611in Chapter 3.

4.10.2.1 Firmware Management

This menu option contains the FLASH Download command. The FLASH Down- load selection allows you to keep your KVM s2-1611 firmware current with up- grades available from Fujitsu Siemens. For more information, see Chapter 5.

4.10.2.2 Enable Debug Messages

This menu option allows you to configure the KVM s2-1611 to display messages regarding the status of the KVM s2-1611. Once you select the level of detail to receive, the KVM s2-1611 will begin to display information on your terminal screen. When you are finished viewing, press any key to exit this mode.

4.10.2.3 Set/Change Password

The KVM s2-1611 can be set to a secure mode where the Terminal menu cannot

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