Network Configuration - Waters Network Systems PSX1008-GTX Operating Manual

4.1

Network Configuration

This section explains how to configure console management via a direct connection to
the console port of the switch. Console management involves the administration of the
switch via a direct connection to the RS-232 console port. This port is a female DB-9
connector. From the Main Console Management Menu, you have access to all of the
management functions of the switch.
Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
Figure 4-4. Connecting the 1008 switch to a terminal via RS-232 cable
Use the supplied RS-232 cable to connect a terminal or PC to the console port. The
terminal or PC to be connected must support the terminal emulation program.
After the connection between switch and PC is made, run a terminal emulation
program or Hyper Terminal to match the following default characteristics of the console
port:
Baud Rate:
Data Bits:
Parity:
Stop Bit:
Flow Control:
Waters Network Systems
9600 bps
8
None
1
None
Figure 4-5. Communication Parameters
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