The port properties of the terminal emulation program must be the same as the default settings of the AUX port, which are shown in the following table:

Parameter

Default

Bits per second

9600 bps

 

 

Flow control

• Independent AUX port: On

• Console and AUX integrated port: Off

 

 

 

Parity

None

 

 

Stop bits

1

 

 

Data bits

8

 

 

Login procedure

To log in through the AUX port:

•Complete the authentication settings on the AUX user interface. By default, password authentication is enabled, but no password is set. To use password authentication, you must set a password for password authentication.

•Make sure the configuration terminal has a terminal emulation program (for example, HyperTerminal in Windows XP).

•Port settings of the terminal emulation program must be the same as the settings of the AUX port. Table 9 lists the default AUX port properties.

Table 9 Default AUX port properties

Parameter

Default

Bits per second

9600 bps

 

 

Flow control

Off

 

 

Parity

None

 

 

Stop bits

1

 

 

Data bits

8

 

 

To log in through the AUX port from the configuration terminal (for example, a PC):

1.Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC.

2.Plug the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the AUX port of the device.

IMPORTANT:

•Identify the mark on the console port and make sure you are connecting to the correct port.

•The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. If the switch has been powered on, always connect the console cable to the PC before connecting to the switch, and when you disconnect the cable, first disconnect from the switch.

46