User Documentation

User Manual Managed Switches

2.1 Serial Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)

Note about simultaneously connections

You cannot connect to the Ethernet Switch simultaneously by serial console and Telnet.

You can connect to the Ethernet Switch simultaneously by web browser and serial

console or by web browser and Telnet. However, we strongly suggest that you do NOT

use more than one connection method at the same time. Following this advice will allow

you to maintain better control over the configuration of your Ethernet Switch.

Useful tools for serial communiction

Windows XP: We recommend using Hyper Terminal Program, which is installed under

Windows XP operating system.

Windows 7: Unfortunately the Hyper Terminal Program is no longer available in Windows

7. Either use a commercial tool for serial communication or alternatively you can use a

freeware tool like PuTTY or ucon.

Example of serial connection via Hyper Terminal

Before running Hyper Terminal Program, use an RJ45 to DB9-F (or RJ45 to DB25-F) cable to

connect to the Ethernet Switch’s RS-232 Console port to your PC’s COM port.

After starting Hyper Terminal Program perform the following steps to access the RS-232 Console

utility.

From the Windows desktop, click Start  Programs  Accessories  Communications 

Hyper Terminal.

Start Hyper Terminal and enter a name of your choice for the new connection. Select the appropriate

COM port for console connection in the “New Connection” window.