Connecting the modem to the console port, Table 54: port settings – Juniper Networks EX8208 User Manual

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3.

From the computer, start your asynchronous terminal emulation application (such
as Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal) and select the COM port to which the modem
is connected (for example, COM1).

4.

Configure the port settings shown in Table 54 on page 185.

Table 54: Port Settings

Value

Port Settings

115200

Bits per second

8

Data bits

None

Parity

1

Stop bits

None

Flow control

5.

In the HyperTerminal window, type

at

. Press Enter.

The modem sends an OK response to verify that it can communicate successfully
with the COM port on your desktop or notebook computer.

6.

To configure the modem to answer a call on the first ring, type

ats0=1

at the prompt.

Press Enter.

7.

To configure the modem to accept modem-control DTR signals, type

at&d1

at the

prompt. Press Enter.

8.

To disable flow control on the modem, type

at&k0

at the prompt. Press Enter.

9.

To set the fixed serial port speed on the modem, type

at&b1

at the prompt. Press

Enter.

NOTE: You must set the serial port to the fixed speed so that the modem will not adjust
the serial port speed to the negotiated line speed.

10.

To save the new modem settings, type

at&w0

at the prompt. Press Enter.

The modem sends an OK message. The modem is now ready to be connected to
the switch.

Connecting the Modem to the Console Port

The console port on every EX Series switch accepts a cable with an RJ-45 connector.
Figure 75 on page 186 shows the RJ-45 connector of the Ethernet cable supplied with the
switch.

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Chapter 10: Connecting the Switch

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