Chapter 3 - initial configuration, Establishing a connection with the sms2000, Establishing a connection via a serial interface – Tut Systems SMS2000 User Manual
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Initial Configuration
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Chapter 3 - Initial Configuration
You may configure the SMS2000 via a serial interface or a Telnet connection as
described in the following sections.
Establishing a Connection with the
SMS2000
Establishing a Connection Via a Serial
Interface
Note:
Verify you have installed the SMS2000 on a rack or shelf with air
circulating above and below the SMS2000.
Perform the following steps to configure the SMS2000 via a serial interface connection:
1. If you have not already done so, connect a PC to the DB-9 RS-232 console port
connector on the SMS2000 using the DB-9 RS-232 null modem cable supplied.
2. Using Microsoft Windows 95 or later, from the Windows task bar, click Start.
3. From
the
Start menu, select Programs.
4. From
the
Programs menu, select the Accessories/Communication menu and then
select the HyperTerminal folder.
5. Click
the
HyperTerminal icon.
The Connection Description dialog box displays.
6. Enter a name (for example, SMS2000) and select an icon for the connection, then
click OK.
The Connect To dialog box displays.
7. Select
Connect Using Direct to COM 1 or 2 (the COM port on this PC).
8. Click
OK.
9. Click
Configure.
10. Set the following parameters in the Connection tab:
• Set Bits per second to 9600.
• Set Data bits to 8.
• Set Parity to None.
• Set Stop bits to 1.
• Set Flow control to None.