Configuring An Access Point When Adc Is Not Used; Required Connections - Foundry Networks IronPoint 200 User Manual

Foundry IronPoint 200 User Guide
NOTE:
Access points can be converted to a sensor, as discussed in the release notes for the RF Monitoring
sensor. Sensors can also be configured using ADC; however, there may be a five minute delay before the state
change to a sensor due to ADC is displayed in show commands.

Configuring an Access Point when ADC is not Used

If you are not using ADC to configure an access point, follow the procedures presented in the
sections below. You can manually configure an access point, by using one of the following methods:
• A command line interface (CLI) that can be accessed through a direct connection to the access
point's console port.
• A Web-browser interface that can be used through a network connection.
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) software that can be used through a network
connection.

Required Connections

The IronPoint 200 provides an RS-232 console 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 shown in "Console Port Pin Assignments" on
page D-1.
To connect to the console port, complete 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.
• Set the emulation mode to VT100.
• When using HyperTerminal, select Terminal keys, not Windows keys.
Note: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 fixes the problem of
arrow keys not functioning in HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation. See www.microsoft.com for
information on Windows 2000 service packs.
4. Once you have set up the terminal correctly, press the [Enter] key to initiate the console
connection. The console login screen displays.
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