Chapter 4: Coniguration Using The Console Interface; Overview; Coniguring The Hyperterminal Application; Connecting To The Switch Through A Telnet Session - Linksys SRW208 User Manual

Chapter 4
Chapter 4:
Configuration Using the
Console Interface

Overview

The Switch features a menu-driven console interface for
basic configuration of the Switch and management of your
network. The Switch can be configured using CLI through
the console interface or through a telnet connection.
This chapter describes console interface configuration.
Configuration can also be performed through the web
utility, which is covered in the next chapter.
Configuring the HyperTerminal Application
1. Click the Start button.
2. Select Programs > Accessories > Communications >
HyperTerminal.
Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal
3. Enter a name for this connection. In the example, the
name of the connection is SRW208. Select an icon for
the application, then click OK.
HyperTerminal Connection Description Screen
8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with Webview
Configuration Using the Console Interface
4. Select a port to communicate with the switch. Select
COM1, COM2, or TCP/IP.
HyperTerminal Connect To Screen
5. Set the serial port settings as follows, then click
Bits per Second: 38400
Databits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
HyperTerminal Properties Screen
Connecting to the Switch through a Telnet
Session
1. Open a command line editor and enter
192.168.1.254. Then, press the Enter key.
2. The Login screen will now appear. The first time you
open the CLI interface, select Edit and hit Enter. Enter
admin in the User Name field. Leave the Password field
blank.
OK.
telnet
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