Optional) Connect A Console To The Switch; Terminal Configuration - HP ProCurve 4202vl-48G Installation And Getting Started Manual

Installing the Switch 4200vl Series
Installation Procedures

8. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch

The Switch 4200vl Series have a full-featured, easy to use console interface
for performing the following tasks:
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The console can be accessed through these methods:
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The Switch 4200vl Series can simultaneously support one out-of-band console
session through the Console Port and three in-band telnet sessions.

Terminal Configuration

To connect a console to the switch, configure the PC terminal emulator as a
VT-100 or DEC VT-100 (ANSI) terminal, or use a VT-100 terminal and configure
it to operate with these settings:
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Monitor switch and port status and observe network activity counters
Modify the switch's configuration
Read the event log and access diagnostic tools to help in troubleshooting
Download new software to the switch
Add passwords and other security features to control access to the switch
from the console, web browser interface, and network management
stations
Out-of-band: Connect a PC or VT-100 terminal, to be used as a console,
directly to the switch using the serial cable that comes with the Switch
4200vl Series. If the PC or terminal has a 25-pin serial connector, you can
use a readily available 9-pin to 25-pin serial cable, or attach a 9-to-25 pin
straight-through adapter to the PC end of the cable.
In-Band: Access the console using telnet from a PC or UNIX station on
the network, and a VT-100 terminal emulator. This method requires that
you first configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask by using
either out-of-band console access or through DHCP/Bootp.
any baud rate from 2400 to 115200 (the switch automatically senses the
speed)
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and flow control set to None
for Windows Terminal program, also disable (uncheck) the "Use Function,
Arrow, and Ctrl Keys for Windows" option
for the Hilgrave HyperTerminal program, select the "Terminal keys"
option for the "Function, arrow, and ctrl keys act as" parameter