Connecting to a PC or Laptop

To connect a PC or laptop running VT terminal emulation to the SSA, follow these steps:

  1. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable to the COM port on the SSA.
  2. Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into an RJ45-to-DB9 adapter.
  3. Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter to the communications port on the PC.
  4. Configure the VT emulation package on your PC or laptop as shown in Completing the Installation, using the following settings:
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    VT Settings

    Parameter Setting
    Mode 7 Bit Control
    Transmit Transmit = 9600
    Bits Parity 8 Bits, No Parity
    Stop Bit 1 Stop Bit

When these parameters are set, the Local Management password screen displays. Refer to Completing the Installation for further information.