Connect to the Management Interface through the Console Port

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

Note

Alternatively, you can also use the ICC interface. For details, see Connect to the Management Interface through the ICC1 Port.

Connect the laptop serial port to the console port on the hardware appliance.
Note
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
- Null Modem DB9 F-F (Female to Female)—for 2130C, 3150C
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
The system‘s default gateway must be pointing to a next hop connection through the service ports.
Using the console session, access the Basic Configuration Wizard.