Terminal Setup - Planet Networking & Communication GS-4210-16T2S Quick Installation Manual

3. Terminal Setup

To configure the system, connect a serial cable to a COM port on a PC or
notebook computer while the other end to RJ45 console port of the Managed
Switch.
Managed Switch
Serial Port
115200,N,8,1
Figure 3-1: Managed Switch Console Connectivity
A terminal program is required to make the software connection to the Managed
Switch.
1. Run terminal program on the OS.
2. When the following screen appears, make sure that the COM port should be
configured as:
 Baud: 115200
 Data bits: 8
 Parity: None
 Stop bits: 1
 Flow control: None
Console
115200,N,8,1
RJ45 to RS232 Cable
Figure 3-2: COM Port Configuration
PC / Workstation with
Terminal Emulation Software
Serial Port
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