GE MDS iNET 900 Reference Manual page 37

Starting a Local
Console Session
(Recommended for
first-time log-in)
05-2806A01, Rev. J
Configuration PC
Figure 2-4. PC Configuration Setup
1. Connect a serial communications cable between the PC and the
unit's port. If necessary, a cable may be constructed for this
COM 1
purpose as shown in Figure 2-5.
DCE
DB-9 MALE
(TO MDS PRODUCT)
RXD
2
TXD 3
GND
5
Figure 2-5. Serial Communications Cable (DB-9 to DB-9)
(Maximum Recommended Cable Length 50 Feet/15 meters)
2. Launch a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal and
configure the program with the following settings:
• 19,200 bps data rate
• 8 data bits, no parity
• One stop bit, and no flow-control
• Use ANSI or VT100 emulation.
TIP: The HyperTerminal communications program can be accessed on
most PCs by selecting this menu sequence:
ries>>Communications>>HyperTerminal
NOTE: Early versions of PuTTY might not operate when using SSH
to connect to the transceiver. However, beta versions 0.59 and
later do work properly. Both the latest released and the latest
development snapshot can be downloaded from:
www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
NOTE: If the unit is powered-up or rebooted while connected to a
terminal, you will see a series of pages of text information
relating to the booting of the unit's microcomputer. Wait for
the log-in screen before proceeding.
iNET Series Reference Manual
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To COM1 or LAN Port
(See Text)
Serial or Ethernet
Crossover Cable
(See Text)
Invisible place holder
Start>>Programs>>Accesso-
.
DTE
DB-9 FEMALE
(TO COMPUTER)
RXD
2
3 TXD
GND
5
.
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