Black Box LB9216A User Manual

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Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules 
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Switch Configuration 
This section explains the configuration of VLAN and trunking settings.  
 
Setting up Console Port Connection 
To configure your switch through the console port, it is necessary to first configure a 
terminal emulation program. The HyperTerminal for Windows 95, 98, and NT is 
suggested.  
 
y  First, check the switch, cables, and computers for proper installation before 
configuration. 
 
y  Connect a PC or any VT100 compatible terminal to the console port on the back of 
the unit using one RS232 serial cable. Turn on both end devices.  
 
y  Configure the baud rate and character format of the terminal or PC to match the 
default settings shown below. 
 
Console Port Default Settings 
Terminal type 
VT100 
Port type 
(COM 1~4) 
Communication 
Mode 
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no 
parity baud rate of 
115200bps 
(for initial configuration) 
Flow Control 
Yes 
Hardware 
Compression 
N/A