Nortel Networks Passport ARN Routers Manuale Utente
Installing the ARN
114200-E Rev 00
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Connecting a Management Console
You can use the back-panel console ports to connect one or both of the following
management devices:
management devices:
•
PC or terminal
•
External modem or telephone connection to optional integrated V.34 modem
Using a local console, you can monitor the results of the ARN startup diagnostics
and set the boot configuration. Using an attached modem, you can enable remote
dial-in access for various management tasks.
and set the boot configuration. Using an attached modem, you can enable remote
dial-in access for various management tasks.
Connecting a PC Console
To connect a PC to the ARN, you need a standard AT serial cable with a 25-pin
plug connector, plus these pieces from the ARN console/modem cable kit:
plug connector, plus these pieces from the ARN console/modem cable kit:
•
Serial console/modem cable with 9-pin receptacle to 25-pin plug connectors
(Order No. 110307)
(Order No. 110307)
•
Null modem crossover adapter with two 25-pin receptacle connectors
(Order No. 110308)
(Order No. 110308)
When you have the correct equipment, complete the following steps:
1.
Configure the PC console, using the following parameters and
instructions in your PC documentation.
instructions in your PC documentation.
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Baud rate 9600
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8 data bits
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1 stop bit
•
No parity
2.
Turn off the PC.
3.
Insert the 9-pin receptacle end of the console cable into the ARN Console
interface
interface
.
Note:
To use the Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot software
configuration options described in Chapter 2, “Starting the ARN” you must
connect a management console the first time you power up the ARN.
connect a management console the first time you power up the ARN.