Installation guide

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DGS-3200 Series Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch

Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE/RJ-45)

The DGS-3200-10 an d DG S-3200-16 provide an RS-23 2 ser ial por t that en ables a co nnection to a co mputer or t erminal f or

monitoring and configuring the Switch. This port is a female DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE)

connection.

The DG S-3200-24 features a co mbo co nsole with an R S-232 ser ial port and an RJ-4 5 co nsole po rt to conn ect to th e Sw itch’s

console. The RS-232 DB-9 console has a higher priority than the the RJ-45 cons ole port. The RS-232 DB-9 console connection

can read and write information, where as the RJ-45 console port can only r ead information when a user simultaneously connects

to the Switch with the RS-232 DB-9 and RJ-45 console ports.

To use the console port, the following equipment is needed:

 A terminal or a computer with both a serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal.

 A null modem or crossover RS-232 cable with a female DB-9 connector for the console port on the Switch.

To connect a terminal to the console port:

Connect the female connector of the RS-232 cab le directly to the co nsole p ort on the Switch, and tighten the captive retaining

screws.

Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal or to the serial connector of a computer running terminal emulation software. Set

the terminal emulation software as follows:

 Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or COM port 2).

 Set the data rate to 115200 baud.

 Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.

 Set flow control to none.

 Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.

 Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow and Ctrl keys. Make sure to use Terminal keys (not Windows keys) are selected.

NOTE: When using HyperTerminal with the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system, ensure

that Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later is installed. Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 allows use

of arrow keys in HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation. See www.microsoft.com for information on

Windows 2000 service packs.

 After you

have correctly set up t

he terminal, plug the power cable into the power receptacle on the back of the Switch. The

boot sequence appears in the terminal.

 After the boot sequence completes, the console login screen displays.

 If the user has not logged into the command line interface (CLI) program, press the Enter key at the User name and password

prompts. The re i s n o default use r name and password f or t he Switch. The a dministrator m ust fi rst creat e u ser names and

passwords. If user accounts have been previously set up, log in and continue to configure the Switch.

 Enter the commands to complete desired tasks. Many commands require administrator-level access privileges. Read the ne xt

section for more information on setting up user accounts. See the DGS-3200 Series CLI Manual on the documentation CD

for a list of all commands and additional information on using the CLI.

 To end a management session, use the logout command or close the emulator program.

If problems occur i n making this connection on a PC, make sure the emulation is set to VT-100. The emulation settings can be

configured by clicking on the File menu in the HyperTerminal window by clicking on Properties in the drop-down menu, and then

clicking th e Settings tab . This is wh ere y ou will find th e E mulation optio ns. If you still d o not see an ything, try reb ooting the

Switch by disconnecting its power supply.