Optional) Connect A Console To The Access Point 420; Terminal Configuration - HP ProCurve 420 Installation And Getting Started Manual

7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Access Point 420

The Access Point 420 has a full-featured, easy to use console interface for
performing access point management tasks, including the following:
The console can be accessed through these methods:
The Access Point 420 can simultaneously support one out-of-band console
session through the Console Port and four in-band Telnet console sessions.
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For information on using the web browser interface to configure the access
point, refer to the Management and Configuration Guide.

Terminal Configuration

To connect a console to the access point, configure the PC terminal emulator
as a DEC VT-100 (ANSI) terminal or use a VT-100 terminal, and configure either
one to operate with these settings:
You can only attach to the console using these configuration settings.
modify the access point's configuration to optimize access point perfor­
mance, enhance network traffic control, and improve network security
download new software to the access point
add a password to control access to the access point from the console,
web browser interface, and network management stations
Out-of-Band: Use a serial cable for connecting a PC or VT-100 terminal
to be used as a console directly to the access point.
In-Band: Access the console using Telnet from a PC on the network, and
a VT-100 terminal emulator. This method requires that you first configure
the access point with an IP address and subnet mask by using either out-
of-band console access or through DHCP. For more information on IP
addressing and on starting a Telnet session, see chapter 3, "Getting Started
With Access Point Configuration", and the Management and Configura­
tion Guide, which is on the Documentation CD-ROM that came with your
access point.
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and flow control set to None
• For the Windows Terminal program, also disable (uncheck) the "Use
Function, Arrow, and Ctrl Keys for Windows" option
• For the Hilgraeve HyperTerminal program, select the "Terminal keys"
option for the "Function, arrow, and ctrl keys act as" parameter
Installing the Access Point 420
Installation Procedures
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