3. Terminal Setup
To configure the system, connect a serial cable to a COM port on a PC or notebook
computer and to RJ-45 type of serial (console) port of the Managed Switch.
Managed Switch
RJ-45 Type Serial Port
115200,N,8,1
Figure 3-1 Managed Switch Console Connectivity
A terminal program is required to make the software connection to the Managed
Switch. Windows' Hyper Terminal program may be a good choice. The Hyper
Terminal can be accessed from the Start menu.
1. Click START, then Programs, Accessories and then Hyper Terminal.
2. When the following screen appears, make sure that the COM port should be
configured as:
Baud
Data bits
Parity
Stop bits
Flow control : None
Console
115200,N,8,1
RJ-45 DB9 RS-232 Cable
: 115200
: 8
: None
: 1
Figure 3-2 Hyper Terminal COM Port Configuration
PC / Workstation with
Terminal Emulation Software
Serial Port
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