Planet Technology FGSW-2612PVS Switch User Manual


 
3. CONSOLE CONFIGURATION
Unlike the unmanaged switch, the FGSW-2402PVS/ FGSW-2620PVS/FGSW-2612PVS perform series smart functions that
make the Switch operate more effectively. This section will describe the common usage of the Switch Smart Con-figuration.
Note: The following section will base on the console screens of FGSW-2620PVS. For FGSW-2402PVS and
FGSW-2612PVS, the display will be the same to FGSW-2620PVS.
3.1 Preparing for configuration
3.1.1 Connecting a PC or Terminal to the RS-232 Port
When you are ready to configure the smart functions of the Switch, make sure you had connected the supplied RS-232 serial
cable to the RS-232 port at the front panel of your Switch and your PC.
3.1.2 Terminal Emulation Setup Program
In Windows 98/2000/XP, launch "HyperTerminal", create a new connection, and adjust settings as below:
Emulation: VT-100 compatible
Baud per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: None
To get a demonstration, please see the figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Console Port Settings for smart functions