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74 CHAPTER 5: SYSTEM DEBUGGING
Step 1: Start PC, and run terminal emulation program (such as Terminal of
Windows3.1, or Hyper Terminal of Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows
2000/Windows NT/Windows XP/Windows ME) on PC.
Step 2: Set parameters in the Hyper Terminal of Windows98.
You must set the baud rate to 9600, data bits to 8, no parity check, stop bit to 1,
and flow control to none, and select VT100 for terminal emulation. Specifically,
1 Click Start→Programs→Accessories→Communications→HyperTerminal to
access the Hyper Terminal window. The Connection Description dialog box
displays.
2 Click the red phone icon in the window to set up a new connection.
3 Enter the name of the new connection in the Name field and OK. The Properties
dialog box displays.
4 Select the target serial port to be used in Connect using field, and click OK. The
Port Settings Properties dialog box display.
5 Set the connecting serial interface parameters. Set the bits per second to 9600,
data bits to 8, Parity to None, stop bits to 1, and flow control to None, then click
OK. The HyperTerminal dialog box displays.
6 Select File→Properties to access the 3Com Properties Window.
7 Click the Settings tab, select VT100 for terminal emulation, and click OK to
confirm the settings.
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It is recommended that you set the function, arrow, and Ctrl keys to act as
Windows keys.
Powering and Booting
the Switch
Verifying Installation
before Powering the
Switch
You should verify the installation of the switch before powering it on, to make
sure that:
■ The switch is stable enough.
■ All the boards have been correctly installed.
■ All the communication cables, fibers, power cords, and grounding wires are
correctly connected.
■ The proper power voltage is used as required by the switch.
■ The Console cable has been correctly connected, the PC or terminal for
configuration has been in service and all the required terminal parameters have
been set.
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CAUTION: Before powering on the switch, locate the position of the power
switch for the equipment room where you will operate so that you can switch off
the power supply promptly if needed.
Powering on the Switch ■ Turn on the power switch of the power source providing power to the switch.
■ Turn on the power switch.