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Chapter 4: Console Configuration
Overview
Linksys One Ready Communications Solution
Console Configuration
Overview
The Ethernet switch features a menu-based console interface for basic configuration of the
Ethernet switch and management of your network. The Ethernet switch can be configured
using a menu-based interface through the console port or through a telnet connection. This
chapter describes console interface configuration. Configuration can also be performed
through the web utility, which is covered in the next chapter.
Configuring the HyperTerminal Application
Before you use the console interface, you will need to configure the HyperTerminal
application on your PC.
1. Click the Start button.
2. Select Programs and choose Accessories. Select Communications.
3. Select HyperTerminal from the options listed in this menu.
4. On the Connection Description screen, enter a name for this connection. In the example,
the name of connection is Linksys One.
5. Select an icon for the application. Then, click the OK button.
NOTE: The Ethernet switch is setup by
default to obtain its IP address via DHCP
on the default VLAN 100.