Chapter 3: Initial Configuration; Overview; Initial Setup Using The Cli; Required Connections - Enterasys RoamAbout RBT-4102 Configuration Manual

Overview

You can manage the RoamAbout RBT‐4102 with:
• The Command Line Interface (CLI) accessed through a direct connection to the console port.
For a description of how to use the CLI, and command descriptions, refer to the RoamAbout
RBT‐4102 Wireless Access Point Command Line Interface Reference Guide.
• The web interface accessed through a web browser (Internet Explorer V5.0 or above, or
Netscape Navigator V6.2 or above).
• An SNMP manager, such as Enterasys Networks NetSight management applications.
Refer to the RoamAbout RBT‐4102 Wireless Access Point Installation Guide for information on the
physical setup of the access point.

Initial Setup Using the CLI

Required Connections

The access point provides an RS‐232 serial port that enables a connection to a PC or terminal for
monitoring and configuration. Attach a VT100‐compatible terminal, or a PC running a terminal
emulation program to the access point. You can use the console cable provided with this package,
or use a cable that complies with the wiring assignments.
To connect to the console port, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the console cable to the serial port on a terminal, or a PC running terminal emulation
software, and tighten the captive retaining screws on the DB‐9 connector.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS‐232 serial port on the access point.
3. Make sure the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
• Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or 2).
• Set the data rate to 9600 baud.
• Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
• Set flow control to none.
Note: The default username is admin, and the default password is password, for the CLI and web
management.
Initial Configuration
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