Netgear M5300-28G-POE+ (GSM7228PSv1h2) - 12-Port Managed Gigabit Switch Softwarehandbuch

Configure the Switch for Out-of-Band Connectivity

To monitor and configure the switch using out-of-band connectivity, use the console port to 
connect the switch to a terminal desktop system running terminal emulation software. The 
console port connector is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment 
(DTE) connector.

The following hardware is required to use the console port:

VT100-compatible terminal, or a desktop, or a portable system with a serial port running 
VT100 terminal emulation software.

An RS-232 crossover cable with a female DB-9 connector for the console port and the 
appropriate connector for the terminal.

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Connect an RS-232 crossover cable to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulation 

software.

Configure the terminal emulation software as follows:
a. Select the appropriate serial port (serial port 1 or serial port 2) to connect to the 

console.

b. Set the data rate to 115200 baud. The speed is set to 115200 baud at the factory. 

The setting is also printed on the front panel under the RS-232 port.

c. Set the data format to eight data bits, one stop bit, and no parity.
d. Set the flow control to none.
e. Select the correct mode under Properties.
f. Select Terminal keys.

When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, make 
sure that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. 
With Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function 
properly in the HyperTerminal VT100 emulation. Go to 

service packs.

Connect the mini-USB cable (provided) or the female connector of the RS-232 crossover 

cable (not provided) directly to the switch console port, and tighten the captive retaining 

screws.