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Chapter 4: Introduction to Switch Management
To connect a terminal to the console port:
Connect the male DB-9 connector on the console cable (shipped with the switch) to 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. Set the terminal emulation software as follows:
Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or COM port 2).
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Set the data rate to 9600 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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Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
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Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow and Ctrl keys. Make sure to use Terminal keys (not
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Windows keys) are selected.
NOTE
When using HyperTerminal with the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system, ensure that Windows
2000 Service Pack 2 or later is installed. Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 allows use of arrow keys in
HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation. See www.microsoft.com for information on Windows 2000 service packs.
After you have correctly set up the terminal, plug the power cable into the power receptacle on the
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back of the switch. The boot sequence appears in the terminal.
After the boot sequence completes, the console login screen displays.
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If the user has not logged into the command line interface (CLI) program, press the Enter key at the
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User name and password prompts. There is no default user name and password for the switch. The
administrator must first create user names and passwords. If user accounts have been previously set
up, log in and continue to configure the switch.
Enter the commands to complete desired tasks. Many commands require administrator-level access
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privileges. Read the next section for more information on setting up user accounts. See the EAS 200-
24p CLI Manual for a list of all commands and additional information on using the CLI.
To end a management session, use the logout command or close the emulator program.
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If problems occur in making this connection on a PC, make sure the emulation is set to VT-100. The
emulation settings can be configured by clicking on the File menu in the HyperTerminal window by
clicking on Properties in the drop-down menu, and then clicking the Settings tab. This is where you will
find the Emulation options. If you still do not see anything, try rebooting the switch by disconnecting
its power supply.
Once connected to the console, the screen on the next page will appear on the console. This is where the
user will enter commands to perform all the available management functions. The switch will prompt
the user to enter a user name and a password. Upon the initial connection, there is no user name or
password and therefore just press Enter twice to access the command line interface.
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