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5-4 User’s Reference Guide
Launch your terminal emulation software and configure the communications software for the values shown in the table below. These are the default communication parameters that the Netopia 4541/4542 uses.
Parameter | Suggested Value |
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Terminal type | PC: |
| Mac: ANSI, |
Data bits | 8 |
Parity | None |
Stop bits | 1 |
Speed | 9600 - 57600 bits per second |
Flow Control | None |
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Note: The router firmware contains an autobaud detection feature. If you are at any screen on the serial console, you can change your baud rate and press Return (HyperTerminal for the PC requires a disconnect). The new baud rate is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Navigating through the console screens
Use your keyboard to navigate the Netopia 4541/4542’s configuration screens, enter and edit information, and make choices. The following table lists the keys to use to navigate through the console screens.
To... | Use These Keys... |
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Move through selectable items in a screen or | Up, Down, Left, and Right Arrow |
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Set a change to a selected item or open a | Return or Enter |
options for a selected item like entering an upgrade key |
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Change a toggle value (Yes/No, On/Off) | Tab |
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Restore an entry or toggle value to its previous value | Esc |
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Move one item up | Up arrow or Control + K |
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Move one item down | Down arrow or Control + O |
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Display a dump of the device event log | Control + E |
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Display a dump of the WAN event log | Control + F |
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Refresh the screen | Control + L |
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