Console Port Connection; Connecting A Device To The Console Port - Enterasys RoamAbout R2 Installation Manual

Console Port Connection

You can manage the R2 using its console port, Telnet, SSH client, web management or the
RoamAbout AP Manager. You do not need to use the console port if you use the
RoamAbout AP Manager. If you use Telnet, SSH or Web Management, you will need to
connect to the console port to set up the R2 IP address before you can access the R2. These
management tools are described in the RoamAbout 802.11 Wireless Networking Guide.

Connecting a Device to the Console Port

You can connect a terminal or personal computer running terminal emulation software to
the console port. Signals from the console port conform to the EIA-232D signaling standard
at 9600 baud only. The port appears as a data terminal equipment (DTE) device. To connect
a device to the RoamAbout R2 console port, do the following:
1. Choose a device (terminal or personal computer) to connect to the RoamAbout R2.
2. Connect a null modem cable or equivalent to the device and the RoamAbout R2:
Pin
[1, 4, 6]* (1) Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
2
3
5
7, 8* (7) Request to Send (RTS)
9
* [1,4,6] and [7,8] are tied together.
3. If using a terminal, configure the transmit and receive baud rates to 9600 baud only.
4. If using a personal computer, configure a terminal emulation application to use 9600
baud transmit and receive rates. The following is an example of configuring the
Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal application:
a) Open the HyperTerminal application, which is usually located in
Programs → Accessories → HyperTerminal.
b) Create a new connection. Depending on the system configuration, HyperTerminal
could automatically prompt you for a new connection name. Choose a name that
identifies the connection type, such as RoamAbout R2 Console Port.
c) Ignore or cancel any prompts for modem or phone information.
Assignment
(4) Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
(6) Data Set Ready (DSR)
Receive Data (RXD)
Transmit Data (TXD)
Ground
(8) Clear to Send (CTS)
No connect
Console Port Connection
1 5
6 9
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