Connecting A Console Cable - Huawei USG6000 Series Hardware Manual

HUAWEI USG6000 Series
Hardware Guide

3.2.6 Connecting a Console Cable

After connecting a PC to the console port of a USG6305/6305-W/6310S/6310S-W/6310S-
WL-OVS/6510/6510-WL with a console cable, you can use the terminal emulation program
on the PC to access the command configuration interface of the USG6305/6305-W/6310S/
6310S-W/6310S-WL-OVS/6510/6510-WL.
Context
Before connecting a console cable, perform the following operations:
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l Make sure that the PC and the USG are connected to the same ground point. Otherwise,
l Pay attention to port numbering and make sure that the cable is connected to the correct
Procedure
Step 1 Before connecting a console cable, attach temporary labels to both ends of the cable for
identification.
Step 2 Connect the RJ45 connector of the console cable to the console port (RJ45) of the USG.
Step 3 Connect the DB9 connector of the console cable to the COM port of the management PC.
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NOTE
The USG is the Wi-Fi signal sender and cannot sense the signal strength. After the antennas are
installed, check whether the interfaces are properly and reliably connected.
Check preparations.
A PC is ready, a USG has been installed, and the ports to be connected are planned.
Prepare cable labels.
Before cable connection, labels must be prepared for the cable.
NOTICE
the console port of the USG may be damaged.
port, preventing damage to ports or the device.
NOTE
You can purchase the console cable as required.
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