Pc Connection And Log-In Procedures - GE MDS entraNET 900 Technical Manual

Starting a Local
Console Session
(recommended for
first-time users)
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3.2.2 PC Connection and Log-In Procedures

The following steps describe how to access the radio menu. These steps
require a PC to be connected to the
shown in Figure 3-5.
Configuration PC
Figure 3-5. PC Configuration Setup
1. Connect a serial communications cable between the PC and the
port on the radio. If necessary, a cable may be constructed for
COM 1
this purpose, as shown in
Figure 3-6. Serial Communications Cable (RJ-12 to DB-9)
(maximum recommended cable length is 50 ft/15m)
2. Launch a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal.
TIP: The HyperTerminal program can be accessed on most PCs by
selecting
Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications
.
> HyperTerminal
3. Configure the connection with the following settings:
• 19200 bps
• 8 bits
• no parity
• one stop bit (8N1)
• hardware flow control disabled
• VT100 emulation
The exact parameters given above must be used for console ter-
minal communication. Improper settings are a common cause
of difficulty.
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or
COM 1 LAN
To COM1 or LAN Port
(See Text)
Serial or Ethernet
Crossover Cable
(See Text)
Figure 3-6.
Invisible place holder
port on the radio, as
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