3Com 3CR16708-91 Getting Started Guide - Page 41

Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 41 Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you can view the automatically configured IP information via the command line interface (CLI) through a connection to the console port. (This example describes a local connection to the console port, rather than a remote one via a modem.) 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. ■ The RJ-45 to RS-232 cable supplied with the Switch You can find the pin-out diagram for this cable in Appendix B on page 69. ■ A Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect your Switch to the network. Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using the RJ-45 to RS-232 cable as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Switch Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable Console Port Connection To connect the cable: a Attach the RJ-45 to RS-232 cable to the console port on the Switch. b Connect the other end of the cable to one of the serial ports (also known as a COM port) on your workstation. c Tighten the retaining screws on the RS-232 connector to prevent it from being loosened.