Linksys SLM224G4S Chapter Configuration Using the Console Interface, Using telnet, Installation

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Chapter 4:

Chapter 4

Chapter 4:

Configuration Using the

Console Interface

Overview

The Switch features a menu-driven console interface that lets you perform basic switch configuration and easily manage your network. To use the console interface, you either run the HyperTerminal application to configure a serial connection through the Switch’s console port, or run a telnet session over an Ethernet connection.

Using the HyperTerminal Application

To access the console interface using HyperTerminal:

1.Click the Start button.

2.SelectAllPrograms>Accessories>Communications > HyperTerminal.

Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal

3.Enter a name for this connection. Select an icon for the application, then click OK.

HyperTerminal Connection Description Screen

4.Select a port to communicate with the switch. Select COM1 or COM2.

Installation

5.Set the serial port settings as follows, then click OK. Bits per Second: 38400

Databits: 8

Parity: None

Stop bits: 1

Flow control: None

HyperTerminal Properties Screen

6.The Login screen appears. Proceed to the “Login” section below.

Using telnet

In addition to using HyperTerminal to operate the console interface through the Switch’s console port, you can also use a telnet session to operate the console interface through an Ethernet connection.

1.Click Start, then select All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to open a command prompt.

2.At the prompt, enter telnet 192.168.1.254, then press Enter.

3.The Login screen appears. Proceed to the “Login” section below.

HyperTerminal Connect To Screen

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Linksys SLM224G4S Chapter Configuration Using the Console Interface, Using the HyperTerminal Application, Using telnet