User's Manual

MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. E.1 MDS iNET 900 Series User’s Guide 31
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Figure 3-4. PC Configuration Setup
Starting a Local
Console Session
(Recommended for
first-time Users)
1. Connect a serial communications cable between the PC and the
unit’s
COM 1 port. If necessary, a cable may be constructed for this
purpose as shown in Figure 3-5.
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Figure 3-5. Serial Communications Cable (RJ-11 to DB-9)
(Maximum Recommended Cable Length 50 Feet/15 meters)
2. Launch a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal and
configure the program with the following settings:
• 19,200 bps data rate
•8 data bits, no parity
• One stop bit, and no flow-control
• Use ANSI or VT100 emulation.
TIP: The HyperTerminal communications program can be accessed on
most PCs by selecting this menu sequence:
Start>>Programs>>Accesso-
ries>>Communications>>HyperTerminal
.
NOTE: The exact parameters given above must be used for console
terminal communication. Improper settings are a common
cause of difficulty.
NOTE: If the unit is powered-up or rebooted while connected to a
terminal, you will see a series of pages of text information
relating to the booting of the unit’s microcomputer. Wait for
the log-in screen before proceeding.
3. Press the key to receive the login: prompt.
Configuration PC
LAN
USB
COM1
COM2
COM3
PWR
To COM1 or LAN Port
(See Text)
Serial or Ethernet
Crossover Cable
(See Text)
RXD
TXD
GND
2
3
5
DB-9 FEMALE
(TO COMPUTER)
TXD
RXD
GND
4
5
6
RJ-11 PLUG
(TO MDS PRODUCT)
RJ-11 PIN LAYOUT
1
6
ENTER