Connect to the Management Interface through the Console Port

Take the following steps to connect to the appliance through the console port:

  1. Connect the laptop serial port to the console port on the hardware appliance.
    If the laptop does not support RS232 interface, then obtain a USB to RS232 converter cable, which then connects to one of the following connections:
    • RJ45-DB9F cable—for 1130C, 4120C, or 4120C-1
    • Null Modem DB9 F-F (Female to Female)—for 2130C
  2. Using PuTTY, TeraTerm, or another terminal emulator, connect to the serial port connection.
    Ensure that your serial connection is set properly with the following settings:
    • 115200 baud
    • 8 data bits
    • 1 stop bit
    • Parity none
    • Flow control none
    Note

    Note

    The system‘s default gateway must be pointing to a next hop connection through the service ports.
  3. Using the console session, access the Basic Configuration Wizard.