Connecting The Console Port - D-Link DGS-3324SR User Manual

D-Link DGS-3324SR Layer 3 Stackable Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Connecting the Console Port

The Switch provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a connection to a computer or terminal for monitoring
and configuring the switch. This port is a DB-9 connector, implemented as a DCE connection.
To use the console port, you need the following equipment:
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A terminal or a computer with both a serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal
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A RS-232 cable with a female DB-9 connector for the console port on the switch
To connect a terminal to the console port:
1. Connect the RS-232 cable directly to the console port on the Switch, and tighten the captive retaining
screws.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal or to the serial connector of a computer running
terminal emulation software. Set the terminal emulation software as follows:
1. Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or COM port 2).
3. Set the data rate to 115200 baud.
4. Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
5. Set flow control to
6. Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
7. Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that you select Terminal
keys (not Windows keys).
8. After you have correctly set up the terminal, plug the power cable into the power receptacle on
the back of the Switch. The boot sequence appears in the terminal.
9. After the boot sequence completes, the console login screen displays.
10. If you have not logged into the command line interface (CLI) program, press the Enter key at
the User name and password prompts. There is no default user name and password for the
Switch, user names and passwords must first be created by the administrator. If you have
previously set up user accounts, log in and continue to configure the Switch.
11. Enter the commands to complete your desired tasks. Many commands require administrator-
level access privileges. Read the next section for more information on setting up user accounts.
See the Command Line Reference on the documentation CD for a list of all commands and
additional information on using the CLI.
NOTE: See the DPS-900 documentation for more information.
CAUTION: Do not use the Switch with any redundant power system other
than the DPS-900.
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NOTICE:
When you use HyperTerminal with the Microsoft
operating system, ensure that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later
installed. Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 allows you to use arrow keys in
HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation. See www.microsoft.com for information on
Windows 2000 service packs.
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Windows 2000
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