Connecting The Modem To The Console Port - Juniper EX8208 Hardware Manual

5. In the HyperTerminal window, type at. Press Enter.
The modem sends an OK response to verify that it can communicate successfully with the COM port
on your desktop or notebook computer.
6. To configure the modem to answer a call on the first ring, type ats0=1 at the prompt. Press Enter.
7. To configure the modem to accept modem-control DTR signals, type at&d1 at the prompt. Press Enter.
8. To disable flow control on the modem, type at&k0 at the prompt. Press Enter.
9. To set the fixed serial port speed on the modem, type at&b1 at the prompt. Press Enter.
NOTE: You must set the serial port to the fixed speed so that the modem will not adjust the
serial port speed to the negotiated line speed.
10. To save the new modem settings, type at&w0 at the prompt. Press Enter.
The modem sends an OK message. The modem is now ready to be connected to the switch.

Connecting the Modem to the Console Port

The console port on an EX Series switch accepts a cable with an RJ-45 connector.
shows the RJ-45 connector of the Ethernet cable supplied with the switch.
Figure 61: Ethernet Cable Connector
NOTE: If your laptop or PC does not have a DB-9 plug connector pin and you want to connect
your laptop or PC directly to the switch, use a combination of the RJ-45 to DB-9 socket adapter
supplied with the switch and a USB to DB-9 plug adapter. You must provide the USB to DB-9
plug adapter.
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