C How to Use Windows HyperTerminal

Attaching through Windows HyperTerminal

You can use Windows HyperTerminal (HyperTerminal) to make an initial connection to the HP Fabric switch to configure TCPIP. This allows you to remotely administer and manage your HP Fabric switch. HP recommends configuring TCPIP on the switch so you can more easily perform firmware updates and to allow for remote HP Support connections to your HP Fabric switch.

After TCP/IP is configured on the switch, HyperTerminal should be used only as a backup to access the switch if the LAN is unavailable.

If you are using Windows (95/ 98 /98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, NT4, XP), the HyperTerminal program is included as part of the operating system software bundle.

HyperTerminal Prerequisite

It may be necessary to install the HyperTerminal component of the operating system software bundle. Follow the instructions below to verify installation. If you need to install the HyperTerminal software, continue on to the HyperTerminal Installation Instructions.

Verifying HyperTerminal Installation Follow these steps to verify that HyperTerminal is installed:

1.Click Start > Run from the Windows menu bar.2.Type hypertrm.NOTE: The command ends in “trm”, not “term.”3.Click OK.

If you receive an error message Cannot find hypertrm, you must install HyperTerminal. See instructions below.

HyperTerminal Installation Instructions Follow these steps to install the HyperTerminal software:

1.Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add / Remove Programs. The Add / Remove dialog box should display.

2.Select Properties and then click the Windows Setup tab.3.Double-click Communications and check the box for HyperTerminal.4.Click OK, and then OK again to install.

NOTE: You may be asked for your Windows installation disk during this procedure.

Loading HyperTerminal

1.Click Start > Run.

2.Type hypertrm.

3.Click OK.

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