2.4
Connecting the Serial Port (Optional)
Serial access
Requirements for using
the serial access
Procedure
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Like most routers, the STWireless carries a serial port on its rear
panel, featuring access from a remote host via a modem
connection, or local access from a terminal.
For access via the serial port, you must have the following:
A serial cable
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An ASCII terminal (VT100), or a workstation/PC with ASCII
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terminal emulation, or emulation application, for local
configuration via the CLI,
or
A (voiceband) modem, for allowing remote configuration of
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the STWireless via the CLI.
Proceed as follows to connect the STWireless serial port:
Step
Action
1
Determine the serial port on the rear panel of your
STWireless.
2
Connect the serial cable to the STWireless serial port.
3
Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial
interface of the (emulated) ASCII terminal, or modem.
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