SMC Networks SMC6608M, SMC6608T manual Console Port Configuration, Console Configuration

CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT

Console Port Configuration

The communications parameters for the RS-232 port can be set using the System Configuration Program. Figure 4-3 (below) illustrates the factory default settings.

Console Configuration

	9600
Console Time-Out (In Minutes)	5
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Use cursor keys to choose item. Press <ENTER> to confirm choice.

Press <CTRL><N> to return to Main Menu

Figure 4-4. Console Configuration Screen

1.Highlight “Console Configuration” in the Main Menu and press <ENTER>. This will access the Console Configuration Screen.

2.Highlight “Console Baud Rate” to set the rate at which data is sent between the terminal or PC and the switch. Press <ENTER> and use the arrow keys to cycle through baud rates of 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200. Choose either 9600 or 19200. Press <ENTER> again to confirm the chosen rate.

3.Highlight “Console Time-Out (In Minutes)” to set the time- out interval of the connection. Once this interval is exceeded, the connection “times-out” and returns the user to the Login screen. Press <ENTER> to input a value between 0* and 60 seconds. Press <ENTER> again to confirm the chosen interval.

*Note: An entry of 0 in this field will disable the console time-out function.

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