Connecting A Modem - Avaya 8800 Commissioning Manual

Prerequisites
• To use the console port, you need the following equipment:
- a terminal or teletypewriter (TTY)-compatible terminal, or a portable computer with
a serial port and terminal-emulation software
- an Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-listed straight-through or null modem RS-232
cable with a female DB-9 connector for the console port on the switch
The other end of the cable must use a connector appropriate to the serial port on
your computer or terminal. Most computers or terminals use a male DB-25
connector. A null modem cable is shipped with the chassis.
• You must shield the cable connected to the console port to comply with emissions
regulations and requirements.
Procedure steps
1. Configure the terminal protocol as follows:
2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the console port.
3. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the terminal or computer serial
4. Turn on the terminal.
5. Log on to the ACLI.

Connecting a modem

Connect a modem to an Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8800/8600 to establish a connection
with the switch. You can configure the modem port first using another type of connection, such
as a terminal connection, to the ACLI.
Commissioning
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
port.
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