3com 4226T User Manual

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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.

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Documentation supplied with the terminal emulation software.

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A suitable cable:

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A standard null modem cable — if you are connecting directly to 
the console port, or

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A standard modem cable — if you are connecting to the console 
port using a modem.

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You need to have the following so that you can manually set up the 
Switch with IP information:

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IP address

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subnet mask

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default gateway

1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null 

modem cable as shown in 

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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.

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