2.4.1. Accessing the Serial Port Menu
Connect a serial cable to the UPGRADE port at the back of the unit. Do not connect any cables to the
rear card (failure to do this could cause unwanted network issues) until the initial configuration has
been completed. Connect the 9-pin d-type end of the serial cable to the serial port of your computer.
Open a Terminal session and configure the port for the following configuration:
Click OK to apply these settings and press the <enter> button. The session should respond with the
3480DEC18-MP2SD-ASI18 Main Menu as shown in Figure 2-4:
Bits per second
115200
Data Bits
8
Parity
None
Stop Bits
2
Flow Control
None
Figure 2-2: COM Properties Window
Figure 2-3: COM1 Properties
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