Black Box LB9215A Switch User Manual


 
Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules
15
Switch Configuration
This section explains the configuration of VLAN and trunking settings.
Setting up Console Port Connection
To configure your switch through the console port, it is necessary to first configure a
terminal emulation program. The HyperTerminal for Windows 95, 98, and NT is
suggested.
y First, check the switch, cables, and computers for proper installation before
configuration.
y Connect a PC or any VT100 compatible terminal to the console port on the back of
the unit using one RS232 serial cable. Turn on both end devices.
y Configure the baud rate and character format of the terminal or PC to match the
default settings shown below.
Console Port Default Settings
Terminal type VT100
Port type (COM 1~4)
Communication
Mode
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no
parity baud rate of
115200bps
(for initial configuration)
Flow Control Yes
Hardware
Compression
N/A