VSG-1200 User’s Guide

CHAPTER 26

The SMT

This chapter introduces the SMT (System Management Terminal), describes how to access the SMT and provides an overview of its menus.

26.1 Introduction to the SMT

The System Management Terminal (SMT) is a menu – driven interface that you use to configure the VSG. Access the SMT using the console port.

Note: You can connect the CONSOLE port on the VSG directly to a computer serial port or to a statement printer (also known as an account generator printer).

Note: Make sure the CONSOLE port is set to the correct mode. Refer to Chapter 3, “The Web Configurator,” on page 41 on system settings using the web configurator.

Use the SMT to set general system settings and upgrade firmware. For advanced configuration, use the embedded web configurator (refer to the corresponding chapters on configuration using the web configuration).

26.1.1 Establishing a Console Port Connection

After the VSG is directly connected to a computer using the console port, turn on the computer and run a terminal emulation program (for example, Hyper Terminal in Windows) and configure its communication parameters as follows:

•9600 bits per second.

•Parity none

•8 data bits

•1 stop bit

•flow-control none.

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