Terminal Configuration - HP ProCurve 420 Installation And Getting Started Manual

8. (Optional) Connect a Console to the
AP 420 ww/na
The AP 420 ww/na has a full-featured, easy to use console interface for
performing access point management tasks including the following:
Modify the access point's configuration to optimize access point perfor-
mance, enhance network traffic control, and improve network security
Download new software to the access point
Add passwords to control access to the access point from the console,
web browser interface, and network management stations
The console can be accessed through these methods:
Out-of-Band: The AP 420 ww/na comes with a serial cable for
connecting a PC or VT-100 terminal, to be used as a console, directly to
the access point.
In-Band: Access the console using Telnet from a PC or UNIX station on
the network, and a VT-100 terminal emulator. This method requires that
you first configure the access point with an IP address and subnet mask
by using either out-of-band console access or through DHCP. For more
information on IP addressing and on starting a Telnet session, see
chapter 3, "Getting Started With Access Point Configuration", and the
Management and Configuration Guide, which is on the Documentation
CD-ROM that came with your access point.
The AP 420 ww/na can simultaneously support one out-of-band console
session through the Console Port and four in-band Telnet console sessions.

Terminal Configuration

To connect a console to the access point, configure the PC terminal emulator
as a DEC VT-100 (ANSI) terminal or use a VT-100 terminal, and configure either
one to operate with these settings:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and flow control set to None
• For the Windows Terminal program, also disable (uncheck) the "Use
Function, Arrow, and Ctrl Keys for Windows" option ?
• For the Hilgraeve HyperTerminal program, select the "Terminal keys"
option for the "Function, arrow, and ctrl keys act as" parameter
You can only attach to the console using these configuration settings.
Installing the wireless AP 420 ww/na
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