Nortel Networks Passport ARN Routers Connecting a Management Console, Connecting a PC Console

Installing the ARN

Connecting a Management Console

You can use the back-panel console ports to connect one or both of the following management devices:

•PC or terminal

•External modem or telephone connection to optional integrated V.34 modem

Using a local console, you can monitor the results of the ARN startup diagnostics and set the boot configuration. Using an attached modem, you can enable remote dial-in access for various management tasks.

Note: To use the Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot software configuration options described in Chapter 2, “Starting the ARN” you must connect a management console the first time you power up the ARN.

Connecting a PC Console

To connect a PC to the ARN, you need a standard AT serial cable with a 25-pin plug connector, plus these pieces from the ARN console/modem cable kit:

•Serial console/modem cable with 9-pin receptacle to 25-pin plug connectors (Order No. 110307)

•Null modem crossover adapter with two 25-pin receptacle connectors (Order No. 110308)

When you have the correct equipment, complete the following steps:

1.Configure the PC console, using the following parameters and instructions in your PC documentation.

•Baud rate 9600

•8 data bits

•1 stop bit

•No parity

2.Turn off the PC.

3.Insert the 9-pin receptacle end of the console cable into the ARN Console interface (Figure 1-21).

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