Console Configuration; Rs232; Requirements; Connection - Toshiba VF-A7 Instruction Manual

8. Console Configuration

The ETH-100 typically requires configuration prior to communicating on an Ethernet
network. Configuration is achieved via a text-based console interface, accessible
over an RS232 serial channel and a telnet interface. The following are the factory-
set values of the most important Ethernet parameters:
IP Address ................ 10.0.0.101
Netmask ................... 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway ....... 10.0.0.2
If these parameters do not match with your network settings, they will need to be
modified.

8.1 RS232

The console is accessible via an RS232 interface for direct connection to a
computer's serial (COM) port. This is performed by using the included DB9-RJ45
cable to connect the ETH-100's MMI port to the computer's serial port. This will
typically be the initial configuration channel, as the telnet interface can only be
accessed once the network parameters have already been established and the
device is communicating on the Ethernet network.

8.1.1 Requirements

All that is needed is a computer with a standard serial (COM) port containing some
sort of communications software (such as HyperTerminal, shipped with Microsoft
Windows operating systems) and the included MMI cable (ICC part number #10425).
Any communications software and PC will work, provided they support ASCII
communications at 38.4kbaud.

8.1.2 Connection

The ETH-100 ships from the factory with a dust cover installed in the MMI port. To
minimize contamination of the port's electrical contacts, keep this dust cover in place
whenever the MMI port is not in use.
Connect the RJ45 end of the MMI cable to the MMI port, and connect the other end
to the computer's serial port. Make sure that switch SW1 #1 is in the "OFF" position.

8.1.3 Application Configuration

As previously mentioned, any PC communication software and PC serial port can be
used. The software configuration example given here will be for Windows
HyperTerminal communicating via COM1.
Figure 1 shows the "Connect To" tab of the properties window for COM1. Figure 2
shows the window that appears when "Configure" is selected in the "Connect To" tab.
Figure 3 shows the "Settings" tab of the properties window. Most of these settings
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