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Overview – Linksys SRW224P User Manual

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Chapter 4: Configuration using the Console Interface
Overview

24-Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with Webview and Power over Ethernet

Chapter 4: Configuration using the
Console Interface

Overview

The Switch features a menu-driven console interface for basic configuration. You can easily manage your
network from the screens through the console port. Before you can use the console interface, you will need to
configure the HyperTerminal application.

Configuring the HyperTerminal Application

1. Click the

Start button. Select Accessories and then select Communications. HyperTerminal should be one

of the options listed in the next menu. Select

HyperTerminal to run the utility program.

2. Enter a name for this connection. In the example shown, the name of connection is SRW224P. Select an icon

for the application. Click

OK.

3. Select a port to communicate with the Switch. Select

COM1 or COM2.

4. Set the serial port settings, as follows, then click

OK. These settings should be:

Bits per Second:

38400

Databits:

8

Parity:

None

Stop bits:

1

Flow control:

None

Figure 4-1: Finding Hyperterminal

Figure 4-2: Connection Description

Figure 4-3: Password Screen