Users Guide

178 Using the Command-Line Interface
2 Start the terminal emulator, such as Microsoft HyperTerminal , and select
the appropriate serial port (for example, COM 1) to connect to the
console.
3 Configure the management station serial port with the following settings:
• Data rate — 9600 baud (115,200 for the N1100-ON, N2128PX-ON,
N2200-ON, and N3100E-ON switches).
• Data format — 8 data bits
• Parity — None
• Stop bits — 1
• Flow control — None
4 Power on the switch (or stack).
After the boot process completes, the console> prompt displays, and
CLI commands can be entered.
Telnet Connection
Telnet is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. ASCII terminals can be
virtually connected to the local device through a TCP/IP protocol network.
Telnet connections are enabled by default, and the Telnet port number is 23.
All CLI commands can be used over a Telnet session. Use the terminal
monitor command to receive asynchronous notification of system events in
the telnet session.
NOTE: For a stack of switches, be sure to connect to the console port on the
Master switch. The Master LED is illuminated on the stack Master.
Alternatively, use the connect command to access the console session.
NOTE: By default, no authentication is required for console access.
However, if an authentication method has been configured for console port
access, the User: login prompt displays.
NOTE: SSH, which is more secure than Telnet, is disabled by default.