3Com 3C17304 Getting Started Guide - Page 39
Pre-requisites, Connecting the Workstation to the Switch, Appendix B,
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Manually Configuring IP Information 39 Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with terminal emulation software installed, such as Microsoft Hyperterminal. This software allows you to communicate with the Switch via the console port directly, or through a modem. ■ Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software. ■ A suitable cable: ■ A standard null modem cable - if you are connecting directly to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - if you are connecting to the console port using a modem. You can find pin-out diagrams for both cables in Appendix B on page 67. ■ You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the Switch with IP information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null modem cable as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port To connect the cable: a Attach the female connector on the cable to the male connector on the console port of the Switch. b Tighten the retaining screws on the cable to prevent it from being loosened. c Connect the other end of the cable to one of the serial ports (also known as a COM port) on your workstation.