Starting The Switch; Initial Configuration - NETGEAR 7000 Series Administration Manual

NETGEAR 7000 Series Managed Switch Administration Guide Version 7.2
d. Set the flow control to none.
e. Select the proper mode under Properties.
f. Select Terminal keys.
Note: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, make sure that
3. Connect the female connector of the RS-232 crossover cable directly to the switch console
port, and tighten the captive retaining screws.

Starting the Switch

1. Make sure that the switch console port is connected to a VT100 terminal or VT100 terminal
emulator via the RS-232 crossover cable.
2. Locate an AC power receptacle.
3. Deactivate the AC power receptacle.
4. Connect the switch to the AC receptacle.
5. Activate the AC power receptacle.
When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the switch goes through a
power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time the switch is initialized and checks hardware
components to determine if the switch is fully operational before completely booting. If POST
detects a critical problem, the startup procedure stops. If POST passes successfully, a valid
executable image is loaded into RAM. POST messages are displayed on the terminal and indicate
test success or failure. The boot process runs for approximately 60 seconds.

Initial Configuration

The initial simple configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions:
• The switch was not configured before and is in the same state as when you received it.
• The switch booted successfully.
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you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows
2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal's
VT100 emulation. Go to
Windows 2000 service packs.
v1.0, May 2008
www.microsoft.com for more information on
Getting Started