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To connect through the serial port

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1Attach the null modem cable to the serial port on the BCM main unit.

Note: The location of the transmit (TX) and receive (RX) pins on your terminal can vary. Refer to your terminal or computer documentation to confirm pin locations.

2Attach the other end of the null modem cable to the serial port on the terminal or computer.

3Ensure that the BCM main unit and your terminal or computer are turned on.

4Access the BCM main unit using one of the following methods:

a If using a terminal emulation program (Hyperterminal), attach a configuration computer to the BCM main unit serial port (recommended method).

b If you are accessing the BCM main unit through your local area network through SSH (secure socket shell), use the default IP address 10.10.10.1.

5When prompted for a User ID, type: nnadmin

6When prompted for a Domain, press <ENTER>.

7When prompted for a Password, type:

PlsChgMe!

8The Configuration main menu screen appears. Refer to Figure 11.

Figure 11 Configuration main menu screen

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BCM 4.0 specifications

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