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SMC Networks TIGERSWITCH 10/100 User Manual

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ROUBLESHOOTING

A-2

Cannot access
the on-board
configuration
program via a serial
port connection

• Be sure to have set the terminal emulator program to

VT100 compatible, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
and 9600 bps.

• Check that the null-modem serial cable conforms to

the pin-out connections provided in Appendix B.

Forgot or lost the
password

• Reinstall the switch defaults. Make a direct

connection to the switch’s console port and power
cycle the switch. During the POST diagnostics, access
the firmware-download menu and select the
appropriate options. See “Restoring Switch Defaults”
on page B-4 f
or more details.

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom

Action