Optional) Connect A Console To The Access Point 420; Terminal Configuration - 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:
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The console can be accessed through these methods:
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The Access Point 420 can simultaneously support one out-of-band console
session through the Console Port and four in-band Telnet or SSH 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, available on the
ProCurve Web site at http://www.hp.com/rnd/support/manuals/420.htm.

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
set a Manager 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 or Secure Shell (SSH) 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 or SSH session,
see chapter 3, "Getting Started With Access Point Configuration", and the
Management and Configuration Guide, available on the ProCurve Web
site at http://www.hp.com/rnd/support/manuals/420.htm.
• 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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