Nortel Networks NN46205-310 quick start Connecting a VT-100 terminal or PC for local access

58Configuration

Variable	Value
peer-ip	Set peer IP address on point-to-point link.
pppfile	Use the file for PPP initialization
	parameters.
restart	Shutdown and re-initialize the port.
slip-compression	Enable TCP/IP header compression.
slip-rx-compression	Enable receive packet TCP/IP header
	compression.
my-ip	Sets my IP address on point-to-point link.

Procedure job aid: DTE-to-DCE straight-through pin assignments

Table 4

DTE-to-DCE straight-through pin assignments

	Switch	Modem
Signal
	Pin	DCE DB-9	DCE DB-25
	number	pin number	pin number
RXD	2	2	3
TXD	3	3	2
DTR	4	4	20
GND	5	5	7
DSR	6	6	6
RTS	7	7	4
CTS	8	8	5

Connecting a VT-100 terminal or PC for local access

Connect a VT-100 terminal or a personal computer to the console port on a 8691SF/CPU or 8692SF/CPU module to establish a local CLI, NNCLI or Device Manager session.

Prerequisites

•A serial console cable with a nine-pin receptable connector.

Procedure steps

Step Action

1Connect an RS-232 cable to the console port on an 8691SF/CPU or 8692SF/CPU module.

2Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to a VT-100 terminal or PC serial port.

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NN46205-310 02.01 Standard

30 May 2008

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