SMC Networks SMC6924VF manual Configuring the Serial Port, 2-16

USING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PROGRAM

Configuring the Serial Port

You can access the on-board configuration program by attaching a VT100 compatible device to the switch’s serial port. (For more information on connecting to this port, see “Required Connections” on page 1-2.) The communication parameters for this port can be accessed from the Serial Port Configuration screen shown below and described in the following table.

	Serial Port Configuration
	=========================
	Management Mode	: CONSOLE MODE
	Baud rate	: 19200
	Data bits	: 8
	Stop bits	: 1
	Parity	: NONE
	Time-Out (in minutes)	: 10
	Auto Refresh (in seconds)	: 5
<APPLY>	<OK>	<CANCEL>
Use <TAB> or arrow keys to move. <Space> to scroll options

Parameter	Default	Description
Management	Console	Indicates that the console port settings are
Mode	Mode	for direct console connection.
Baud rate	19200	The rate at which data is sent between
		devices.
		Options : 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and auto
		detection.
		Note that when Auto is selected, you need to
		first press the Enter key once to set the data
		rate and initialize the connection.
Data bits	8 bits	Sets the data bits of the RS-232 port.
		Options : 7, 8
Stop bits	1 bit	Sets the stop bits of the RS-232 port.
		Options : 1, 2

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