Introduction; Logging In To The Device Through The Console Port Or Mini Usb Port; Establishing The Configuration Task - Huawei AR2200 Series Configuration Manual

Huawei AR2200 Series Enterprise Routers
Configuration Guide - Basic Configuration

1.1 Introduction

You can log in to the device that is powered on for the first time through the console port or mini
USB port to configure the device.
A main control board provides a console port and a mini USB port. To configure a device,
connect the serial port of your terminal to the console port of the device or connect the USB port
of the user terminal to the mini USB port of the device.
1.2 Logging In to the Device Through the Console Port or
Mini USB Port
This section describes how to connect a terminal to a router through the console port or mini
USB port to establish the configuration environment.

1.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task

Before logging in to the router through the console port or mini USB port, familiarize yourself
with the applicable environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required
data. This will help you complete the configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
When the router is powered on for the first time, you need to use the console port or mini USB
port to log in to the router to configure and manage the router.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before logging in to the router through the console port or mini USB port, complete the following
tasks:
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Data Preparation
To log in to the router through the console port or mini USB port, you need the following data.
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NOTE
l If a device is powered on for the first time, you must log in to it through the console port or mini USB
port before logging in to the device using other login modes. For example, before configuring an IP
address to log in to a device using Telnet, log in to the device through the console port or mini USB
port.
l Before logging in to a device through the mini USB port, install the drive application of the mini USB
port on the user terminal.
l The mini USB port and console port cannot be used together.
Installing terminal emulation program on the PC (such as Windows XP HyperTerminal)
Preparing serial interface cables or mini USB interface cables.
NOTE
To log in to the device through the mini USB interface, install the drive program on the user terminal.
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