CHAPTER
TWO
HOW-TO GUIDES
2.1 Connecting to the Console Port
This guide shows how to access the serial console which can be used for troubleshooting and diagnostics tasks as well
as some basic configuration.
There are times when directly accessing the console is required. Perhaps GUI or SSH access has been locked out, or
the password has been lost or forgotten.
2.1.1 Install the Driver
A
Silicon Labs CP210x USB-to-UART Bridge
driver is used to provide access to the console, which is exposed via
the
USB Mini-B (5-pin)
port on the appliance.
If needed, install an appropriate
Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge
driver on the workstation used to connect
with the device.
Windows
There are drivers available for Windows
macOS
There are drivers available for macOS
For macOS, choose the
CP210x VCP Mac
download.
Linux
There are drivers available for Linux
FreeBSD
Recent versions of FreeBSD include this driver and will not require manual installation.
2.1.2 Connect a USB Cable
Next, locate an appropriate USB cable that has a
USB Mini-B (5-pin)
connector on one end and a regular
USB Type
A
plug on the other end. These cables are commonly used with smaller USB peripherals such as GPS units, cameras,
and so on.
Gently push the
USB Mini-B (5-pin)
plug end into the console port on the appliance and connect the
USB Type A
plug into an available USB port on the workstation.
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