Cabletron Systems 8H02-16 Switch User Manual


 
General Configuration Screen
8H02-16 User’s Guide 6-21
6.6.12 Changing the COM Port Application
After enabling the COM port as described in Section 6.6.11, select one of
the four applications supported by the COM port: LM, SLIP, PPP or UPS.
The default application is LM.
To change the COM port application:
1. Use the arrows keys to highlight the Application field.
2. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to step through the available
settings until the required operation appears. Table 6-2 lists the
available settings and their corresponding applications.
3. Press ENTER to accept the application.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then
press ENTER.
5. When the message “SAVED OK” appears, the edits are saved.
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CAUTION
If the COM port is reconfigured without a valid IP address set
on the device, the message shown in Figure 6-6 appears. Do
not continue unless the outcome of the action is fully
understood.
Table 6-2 COM Port Application Settings
Setting Application
[LM] Local Management Session
[UPS] APC Power Supply SNMP Proxy
[SLIP] Serial Line Interface Protocol
[PPP] Point-to-Point Protocol