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Accessing Nokia IP40 Security Platform
Configuration Methods
The Nokia IP40 Security Platform supports the following configuration methods:
Command-line interface using console, Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH)
Web user interface by using HTTP, and HTTPS.
Connecting Nokia IP40 Security Platform to a Computer
by Using the Console Port
Your Nokia IP40 Security Platform has a console serial port. Connect the RS-232 cable (that is
shipped along with the appliance) from the serial port of your computer to the console port of
IP40. You can then manage the device by using a terminal emulation program such as Hyper
Terminal.
To Connect to Nokia IP40 with HyperTerminal
1. To start the HyperTerminal program, choose: Start > Programs > Accessories >
Communications > HyperTerminal.
The Connection Description window appears.
2. Assign a name for your connection, such as IP40 and click Ok
3. Select the serial port that you will use: COM1 or COM2, and click Ok.
4. When you select the serial port, the COM1 (or COM2) Properties window appears.
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