NEXCOM IFA 1610 - Manual (Page 11)

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Introduction: Getting Started
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Console-based access
Console-based access to the IFA 3610/IFA 2610/IFA 1610 appliances is suggested only to users that are acquainted with
the Linux command line.
Two possibilities are available to reach the CLI: Using SSH access or via serial console. SSH access is by default disabled,
but can be activated under Menubar
► System ► SSH access, while Serial Console access is enabled by default on all
appliances with the following parameters:
▪ port: ttyS0
▪ bit, parity bit, stop bit: 8, N, 1
▪ speed: 115200 baud in newer appliances.
The connection using the serial console requires:
▪ A suitable terminal program like minicom for Unix/Linux boxes or putty for MS Windows.
▪ A workstation with a serial interface
▪ A nullmodem cable to connect a workstation to the appliance
or
▪ Terminal program.
▪ Networked Serial-to-Ethernet adapter.
▪ Serial-to-Ethernet cable to connect the appliance to the adapter.
Note: In case the network is not configured properly, the serial console may represent the only way to access the IFA
3610/IFA 2610/IFA 1610 appliances.