Device Management; Connecting To The Device - Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM RSG908C Installation Manual

Device Management

This section describes how to connect to and manage the device.
3.1

Connecting to the Device

The following describes the various methods for accessing the RUGGEDCOM
RSG908C console and Web interfaces on the device. For more detailed instructions,
refer to the "RUGGEDCOM ROS Configuration Manual" for the RUGGEDCOM
RSG908C.
Note
Ethernet cables should be only be connected/disconnected in a non-hazardous area,
or when the device is not energized.
Console Port
Connect a workstation directly to the USB Type-B console port to access the boot-
time control and RUGGEDCOM RSG908C interfaces. The console port provides access
to RUGGEDCOM RSG908C's console interface.
Note
Console ports are intended to be used only as a temporary connection during initial
configuration or troubleshooting.
Note
For Microsoft Windows users, the RUGGEDCOM USB Serial Console driver must be
installed on the users workstation before connecting via the USB Type-B console port.
For more information, refer to the "RUGGEDCOM ROS Configuration Manual" for the
RUGGEDCOM RSG908C.
Use the following settings to connect to the port:
Speed
Data Bits
Stop Bit
Parity
Flow Control
Terminal ID
RUGGEDCOM RSG908C
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57600 baud
8
1
None
Off
VT100
3
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