Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE)
The Switch provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a
connection to a computer or terminal for monitoring and
configuring the Switch. This port is a female DB-9
connector, implemented as a data communication
terminal equipment (DCE) connection.
To use the console port, you need the following
equipment:
A terminal or a computer with both a serial port and the
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ability to emulate a terminal.
A null modem or crossover RS-232 cable with a female
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DB-9 connector for the console port on the Switch.
Figure 9. Connected to an end node via console cable
To connect a terminal to the console port:
1. Connect the female connector of the RS-232 cable
directly to the console port on the Switch, and tighten
the captive retaining screws.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal or to
the serial connector of a computer running terminal
emulation software. Set the terminal emulation
software as follows:
3. Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or
COM port 2).
4. Set the data rate.
5. Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no
parity.
6. Set flow control to none.
7. Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
8. Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl
keys. Ensure that you select Terminal keys (not
Windows keys).
9. After you have correctly set up the terminal, plug the
power cable into the power receptacle on the back of
the Switch. The boot sequence appears in the
terminal.
10. After the boot sequence completes, the console login
screen displays.
11. If you have not logged into the command line
interface (CLI) program, press the Enter key at the
User name and password prompts. There is no
default user name and password for the Switch. The
administrator must firstly create user names and
passwords. If you have previously set up user
accounts, log in and continue to configure the Switch.
12. Enter the commands to complete your desired tasks.
Many commands require administrator-level access
privileges. See the Command Line Interface
Reference Manual on the documentation CD for a
list of all commands and additional information using
the CLI.
13. When you have completed your tasks, exit the
session with the logout command or close the emu-
lator program.
Telnet Management
Users may also access the switch console through
Telnet using your PC's Command Prompt. To access it
from your computer, users must first ensure that a valid
connection is made through the Ethernet port of the
Switch and your PC, and then click Start > Programs >
Accessories > Command Prompt on your computer.
Once the console window opens, enter the command
telnet 10.90.90.90 (depending on configured IP address)
and press Enter on your keyboard. You should be
directed to the opening console screen for the Command
Line Interface of the switch, press the Enter key at the
User name and password prompts. There is no default
user name and password for the Switch.
SNMP-Based Management
You can manage the Switch with D-Link D-View or any
SNMP-compatible console program. The SNMP function
is default Disabled for D-Link managed switches.
Additional Information
If you are encountering problems setting up your network,
please refer to the User's Guide that came with the
switch. It contains many more rules, charts, explanations
and examples to help you get your network up and
running.
Additional help is available through our offices listed at
the back of the User's Guide or online. To know more
about D-Link products or marketing information, please
visit the website http://www.dlink.com.tw; for any support
issue, please visit the website http://support.dlink.com.tw,
which will re-direct you to appropriate local D-Link
website.
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