IBM 4986B LanProbe manual Connecting Out-of-Band, Direct Connection

Installation

Connecting the Probe

Figure 3-14: Connecting LanProbe to 10Base-T Networks

Connecting Out-of-Band

Out-of-Band communications with LanProbe are conducted through the serial port, not over the network. This mode of communications is optional.

The following methods are available for Out-of-Band connections:

“Direct Connection”, below

z“Modem Connection” on page 40 “Data Switch Connection” on page 45

Direct Connection

To make a direct connection to LanProbe, connect the NetMetrix management station’s serial port to LanProbe’s RS-232C port using a null modem cable (Agilent part number 24542G—9-to-25 pin, 24542U—9-to-9 pin, or equivalent). Figure 3-15 on page 40 shows the direct connection to the probe.

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