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Setting up the configuration environment
NOTE:
The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. If the AP has been
powered on, connect the console cable to the PC before connecting to the
AP, and when you disconnect the cable, first disconnect from the AP.
To connect the console cable:
1.
Plug the DB-9 female connector to the serial port of the PC.
2.
Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the AP.
Figure 15
Connect the console cable
3.
Power on the AP.
The AP’s startup information will be displayed.
Setting terminal parameters
To set terminal parameters, for example, on a Windows XP HyperTerminal:
1.
Select
Start
>
All Programs
>
Accessories
>
Communications
>
HyperTerminal
.
The
Connection Description
dialog box appears.
2.
Enter the name of the new connection in the
Name
field and click
OK
.
