Enterasys Networks CSX6000 - Manual (Page 101)

Central Site Remote Access Switch 101
A CCESSING THE C YBER SWITCH
Making Connections
After you make a Telnet connection, you will be presented with a login prompt. Proceed to
Establishing an Administrative Session .
For more information on Telnet, refer to the Remote Management chapter.
R EMOTE C ONNECTIONS (M ODEM TO M ODEM )
To make modem-to-modem connections, you will need a remote PC and one of the following:
a. Carbon Copy software (analog modem to analog modem connection)
b. PPP Dial--Up Networking software (analog modem to digital modem connection)
With remote connections using Carbon Copy, you will need a straight-through modem cable,
modem and analog connection on the CyberSWITCH side.
With remote connections using Dial-Up Networking software, you will need a digital modem on
the CyberSWITCH.
A NALOG M ODEM ON THE C YBER SWITCH
Physical Connections:
1.
On the CyberSWITCH side:
Connect the 9-pin, male RS232 port on the CyberSWITCH to the modem with appropriate
cabling. The CyberSWITCH side of the cable should have a 9-pin female connector. The other
end of the cable should have a connector that is appropriate for the modem.
2. On the remote administration console side:
a.
Connect the PC to a standard modem.
b. On the PC, execute the Manager software from diskette, or install the software on your
PC’s hard disk and execute from hard disk. (1 MB of free space needed for installation).
Note that hard disk operation is more efficient. Refer to the
Carbon Copy discussion in the
Remote Management chapter for more information.
c. If necessary, execute ccinstal to properly reflect the remote administration port’s
parameters. Note that Carbon Copy is delivered with the following default settings:
Comm Port Address COM1
Baud Rate 9600
Modem Type Direct Connect
Powering On:
1.
Ensure that the CyberSWITCH’s POWER-ON button is in the OFF position.
2. Ensure that the CyberSWITCH is properly connected to its modem.
3. Plug the CyberSWITCH power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
4. Power on the CyberSWITCH by pressing the POWER-ON button.
5. Ensure that the remote administration console is properly connected to its modem.
6. Power on the administration console PC.
7. Ensure that Carbon Copy has been installed on the PC and port parameters are correct.