Chapter 5 console management, 1 connecting to the console port, 2 login in the console interface – LevelOne MSL-3S79 User Manual

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Chapter 5 Console Management

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5.1 Connecting to the Console Port

The Console port is a female DB-9 connector that enables a connection to a PC or

terminal for monitoring and configuring the Switch. Use the supplied RS-232 cable

with a male DB-9 connector to connect a terminal or PC to the Console port.

Connecting the switch to a terminal via RS-232 cable

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5.2 Login in the Console Interface

When the connection between Switch and PC is ready, turn on the PC and run a

terminal emulation program or Hyper Terminal and configure its communication

parameters to match the following default characteristics of the console port:

Baud Rate: 9600 bps

Data Bits: 8

Parity: none

Stop Bit: 1

Flow control: None

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