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Connecting a PC,
Terminal, or Modem
After the I/O modules are installed and cabled according to the appropriate I/O
module installation guides, connect a PC running a terminal emulation program,
a terminal, or a modem to the CONSOLE port on the DPE module front panel.
You will use the PC, terminal, or modem to:
Configure the bridge/router software .
Use the boot monitor.
Review startup and system operation messages. Some of the messages
displayed by the terminal are more detailed than information displayed on
the LCD. These detailed messages may help you troubleshoot startup or
operation problems.
To connect a PC, terminal, or modem to the DPE module, follow these steps:
1 Obtain a cable to connect the console to the CONSOLE port on the DPE module
front panel.
Figure 1-1 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin female to 9-pin female PC cable. A
null modem-type cable may be used.
Figure 1-2 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin female to 25-pin terminal cable. A
null modem-type cable may be used.
Figure 1-3 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin female to 25-pin male modem cable. A
straight-through-type cable may be used.
WARNING: To eliminate cable noise emission in excess of FCC Part 15, Subpart
J, and EN55022 B, this device cable should be shielded and have connectors
with metallic backshells.
9-pin female connector
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Carrier Detect
Clear to Send
Request to Send
Signal Ground
Data Terminal Ready
Data Set Ready
Figure 1-1 9-pin to 9-pin PC Cable (Null Modem-Type)
Connecting a PC, Terminal, or Modem
To CONSOLE port
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
Name
Abbr Pin
RxD
2
TxD
3
CD
1
CTS
8
RTS
7
Gnd
5
DTR
4
DSR
6
To PC serial port
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
9-pin female connector
Pin
Abbr Name
3
TxD
Transmit Data
2
RxD
Receive Data
7
RTS
Request to Send
8
CTS
Clear to Send
1
CD
Carrier Detect
5
GND
Signal Ground
6
DSR
Data Set Ready
4
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
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