Chapter 11 Using The Command-Line Interface; Accessing The Switch - TRENDnet TL2-G244 User Manual

24-Port Gigabit Layer 2 Switch w/ 4 Shared Mini-GBIC Slots
Using the Command-Line Interface

Accessing the Switch

Connecting the
Console Port
To connect a
terminal to the
console port
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This system may be managed out-of-band through the console port on the front
panel or in-band using Telnet. The user may also choose the web-based
management, accessible through a web browser. (See Web UI Reference Guide
for details). Each Switch must be assigned its own IP Address, which is used for
communication with an SNMP network manager or other TCP/IP application (for
example BOOTP, TFTP). The Switch's default IP address is 192.168.10.1. The
user can change the default Switch IP address to meet the specification of your
networking address scheme
The Switch provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a connection to a
computer or terminal for monitoring and configuring the Switch. This port is a
male DB-9 connector, implemented as data communication terminal equipment
(DCE) connection.
Figure 102 –Connected to an end node via console cable
1. Connect the female connector of the RS-232 cable directly to the console port
on the Switch, and tighten the captive retaining screws.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal or to the serial connector of a
computer running terminal emulation software. Set the terminal emulation
software as follows:
3. Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or COM port 2).
4. Set the data rate to 115200.
5. Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
6. Set flow control to none.
7. Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
8. Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that you select
Terminal keys (not Windows keys).
9. After you have correctly set up the terminal, plug the power cable into the
power receptacle on the back of the Switch. The boot sequence appears in the
terminal.
10. After the boot sequence completes, the console login screen displays.
11. If you have not logged into the command line interface (CLI) program, press
the Enter key at the User name and password prompts. There is no default user
name and password for the Switch. The administrator must firstly create user
names and passwords. If you have previously set up user accounts, log in and
continue to configure the Switch.
12. Enter the commands to complete your desired tasks. Many commands
require administrator-level access privileges.
13. When you have completed your tasks, exit the session with the logout
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