3. Network Configuration
This section explains how to configure console management using the console
management program.
Console management involves the administration of the switch via a direct
connection to the RS-232 console port, which has a female DB-9 connector. From
the main menu of the console program, user has access to manage the functions of
the switch.
Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
Figure 3-1. Connecting the MIL-SM801XX to a terminal via RS-232 cable
Use the supplied RS-232 cable to connect a terminal or PC to the console port. The
terminal or PC to be connected must support the terminal emulation program.
After connecting the switch via the RS-232 cable, run a terminal emulation
program or Hyper Terminal to match the following default characteristics of the
console port:
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Data Bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop Bit: 1
Control flow: None
Figure 3-2.
The settings of communication
parameters
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