1 HV Installation and Operations Guide

64 Interfaces and Connections Chapter 3

Ethernet Connection

10/100 BaseT Ethernet connectivity provides enhanced management and

configuration capabilities. The RJ-45 connector on the bridge can be directly

connected to a standard 10/100 BaseT Ethernet network.

Configuration is required to set the IP network address to allow for use of the

configuration capabilities of this port. The IP network address can be manually

or dynamically assigned using DHCP. Refer to Ethernet on page 92 for details

on setting the IP network address.

Note The bridge contains a unique Ethernet MAC address that is

assigned during the manufacturing process.

Ethernet capabilities include Telnet and a Web interface for configuration and

management. FTP and TFTP are also supported for firmware upgrades.

Serial Port Connection

The DB-9 connector on the back panel of the bridge provides a serial port

compliant with the EIA 562 standard, which is also compatible with RS-232

signaling levels. The serial connection can be used to configure the bridge,

monitor diagnostic status, or update the firmware stored in the bridge’s FLASH

memory. A cable is provided with the bridge to connect to the DB-9 serial port.

The serial port operates with the following settings:

Table 12

Serial Port Communication Settings

Baud Rate:

Autobaud

(9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200)

Data Bits: 8

Stop Bits: 1

Parity: None

Flow Control: None or XON/XOFF