Instruction manual

Using the Communications Port

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7. Verify your installation.

See “Verifying Your Installation” on page 2-11.

Using the Communications Port

You can use the communications port on the front panel of the 100-series hub

to conﬁgure your NMM. You can connect an ASCII-based terminal, a personal

computer terminal emulator, or a modem to this port.

Without an installed NMM, you can use the communications port to monitor

the results of startup diagnostics using a local terminal, or you can allow

remote dial-in access to diagnostics using an attached modem.

With an installed NMM, you can use a management console running your

network management software to set network conﬁguration parameters

including BootP, server, and IP address.

Connecting the Communications Port to a Terminal, PC, or Modem

You have the option of connecting the 100-series hub communications port to a

management console (terminal or PC) or a modem. To be sure you have the

cable appropriate for your device, see “Communications Port” on page 1-6.

To connect a 100-series hub to a terminal, PC, or modem, follow these steps:

1. If you are connecting to a terminal or PC, refer to the equipment

documentation to conﬁgure the console to the parameters in

able 4-2.

Table 4-2. Management console conﬁguration parameters

Parameter Value

Baud rate 9600

Data bits 8

Stop bits 1

Parity None

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