User guide

Getting Started 15

Software Release 2.4.1

C613-02021-00 REV B

Terminal Communication Parameters

Check that the terminal or modem’s communication settings match the settings

of the asynchronous port. By default, the asynchronous port (also known as the

Console, RS-232, or Config port) on the router is set to the parameters shown in

Table 1 on page 15:

Refer to the user manual supplied with the terminal or modem for details of

how to change the communications settings for the terminal or modem.

If a modem is connected, configure the router to make and/or accept calls via

the modem. To set the CDCONTROL parameter to “CONNECT” and the

FLOW parameter to “HARDWARE”, enter the command:

SET ASYN CDCONTROL=CONNECT FLOW=HARDWARE

If the terminal or modem is used with communications settings other than the

default settings, then configure the asynchronous port to match the terminal or

modem settings using the SET ASYN command.

See the router’s online help or the Interfaces chapter in the AR400 Series Router

Software Reference for more information on how to configure the asynchronous

port.

Logging In

When you access the router from a terminal or PC connected to the RS-232

terminal port (asyn0), or via a Telnet connection, you must enter a login name

and password to gain access to the command prompt. When the router is

supplied, it has a manager account with an initial password friend.

Enter your login name at the login prompt:

Enter the password at the password prompt:

password: friend

Table 1: Parameters for terminal communication

Parameter Value

Baud rate 9600

Data bits 8

Parity None

Stop bits 1

Flow control Hardware