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4. Console Management
Login in the Console Interface
When the connection between the Switch and PC is ready, turn on the PC and run a
terminal emulation program
or
Hyper Terminal
and configure its
communication
parameters
to match the following default characteristics of the console port:
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Data Bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop Bit: 1
Control flow: None
Figure 4-1. The settings of communication parameters
After finishing the parameter settings, click “
OK
“. When the blank screen shows up,
press the Enter key to bring out the login prompt. Key in the “
root
“(default value) for the
both User name and Password (use
Enter
key to switch), then press Enter key and the
Main Menu of console management appears. Please see below figure for login screen.