D-Link DGS-1250-52XMP Quick Installation Manual page 7

To connect the RJ-45 console port on the Switch to the computer:
Connect the male DB9 connector on the console cable (shipped with the Switch) to
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the RS-232 serial port on the computer running terminal emulation software then
insert the RJ-45 connector into the RJ-45 console port on the front of the Switch.
To configure the terminal emulation software as follows:
Select the appropriate serial port (COM1 or COM2).
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Set the data rate to 115200 baud.
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Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
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Set flow control to none.
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Connecting to the Switch for the First Time
After successfully connecting to the Switch's console port and the Switch was turned on,
the boot-up procedure will be displayed, as shown below.
After the Switch was successfully booted up, the username and password prompt will
appear. Both the default Username and Password is admin. Enter the username and
password and press ENTER after each entry.
Figure 10 — COM Port Configuration
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