3Com Router 3012 User Manual

3
BOOTING AND CONFIGURING THE
ROUTER
During the initial configuration of the router, you can use only the console or AUX
port. This chapter describes how to connect the router to a local or remote
console terminal and how to set parameters at the console terminal.
Connecting the Router
to a Local Console
Term ina l
To set up the local configuration environment, connect the RJ-45 connector of the
console cable to the console port on the router, and the DB-25 connector or DB-9
connector to the serial port of a PC, as shown in
Figure 13.
Figure 13 Local Configuration Through the Console Port
Setting the
Parameters of the
Console Terminal
To set terminal parameters:
1 Start the PC and select Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications >
HyperTerminal.
The HyperTerminal window displays the Connection Description dialog box, as
shown in
Figure 14.
RS232 Serial interface
PC
Console cable
Console port
Router 3012

3Com Router 3012 Specifications

General

Brand	3Com
Model	Router 3012
Category	Network Router
Language	English