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Chapter 4 l RN commissioning
Establishing a console connection
4-4 910136 Rev01.00 Standard July 2007
Figure 4-1. Ethernet connection
Establishing a console connection
This procedure explains how to connect the laptop’s COM port to the active ADCC serial port
and how to start the CLI/serial session. The ipBTS C30 must be powered on.
Requirements
This procedure requires the hardware and software shown in the table below.
Table 4-1. Required hardware
Component Function
Laptop or PC running
Windows 2000 or XP,
with a serial port and
an Ethernet port
Provides a physical connection to the ipBTS C30.
Note: The Ethernet port is necessary only if you are downloading software using an Ethernet
connection, which is recommended.
RS-232 serial port
cable, with a 9-pin DE
female connector
The RS-232 serial port cable (female to female, straight through cable) is a standard cable required to
connect the laptop’s serial port to the ipBTS C30s serial port.
Ethernet Loopback
connector
Allows you to perform Loopback tests on the Ethernet port. The wiring assignments for an Ethernet
Loopback connector are shown below.
Note: The Ethernet Loopback connector is necessary only if you are testing the Ethernet port.
Pin From Description Pin
To
Description
1 Transmit, positive 3 Receive, positive
2 Transmit, negative 6 Receive, negative
Ethernet (RJ-45) cross-
over cable
Connect your laptop’s Ethernet port to the ipBTS C30’s Ethernet port.
Note: The Ethernet cross-over cable is necessary only if you are downloading software using an
Ethernet connection, which is recommended.