Specifications

20 AR400 Series Router
C613-03086-00 REV A
Using Windows HyperTerminal
You can use a PC running terminal emulation software as the manager console,
instead of a terminal. There are many terminal emulation applications
available for PCs, but the most readily available are the Terminal and
HyperTerminal applications included in Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000 and
Windows XP. In standard Windows installations, HyperTerminal is located in
the Start > Programs > Accessories menu.
The key to successful use of terminal emulation software with the router is to
configure the software and router with matching communications parameters.
The following procedures describe how to configure Windows Terminal and
HyperTerminal for the default RS-232 Terminal Port settings on the router, but
the same principles apply to other terminal emulation programs. Note that the
dialog boxes may vary for different versions of Windows.
To configure Windows HyperTerminal for Windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP
1. In Windows, select:
• Programs > Accessories > HyperTerminal.
• Double-click the Hypertrm.exe icon.
2. In the Connection Description dialog box:
• Enter a name for the connection (e.g., AR440S)
• Select an icon from the scrolling list.
• Click “OK”.
3. In the Phone Number dialog box:
From the “Connect using:” drop-down list, select:
• “Direct to Com n” Where “COM n” is the COM port on the PC used to
connect to the router.
• Click “OK”.