PLANET XGSW-28040HP - Manual (Page 5)

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3. Terminal Setup
To configure the system, connect a serial cable to a COM port on a PC or
notebook computer and to RJ-45 type of serial (console) port of the Managed
Switch.
Managed Switch
RJ-45 Type Serial Port
115200,N,8,1
Console
115200, N, 8, 1 PC / Workstation with
Terminal Emulation Software
Serial Port
RJ-45 DB9 RS-232 Cable
Figure 3-1: Managed Switch Console Connectivity
A terminal program is required to make the software connection to the Managed
Switch. Windows’ Hyper Terminal program may be a good choice. The Hyper
Terminal can be accessed from the Start menu.
1. Click START, then Programs, Accessories and then Hyper Terminal.
2. When the following screen appears, make sure that the COM port should be
configured as:
 Baud : 115200
 Data bits : 8
 Parity : None
 Stop bits : 1
 Flow control : None
Figure 3-2 Hyper Terminal COM Port
Configuration