Adjuncts and Peripherals
Terminal server installation
SI Installation and Upgrades 797
June 2004
Administering the IOLAN+
To administer the IOLAN+ the first time, you must connect a PC or laptop to the RS232 Port 1 on the
IOLAN+ terminal server. Follow these typical steps:
NOTE:
Depending on the computer’s COM port, you may not need all of these pieces.
1 Connect the DB9 end of the DB9-to-DB25 cable to the COM port on the PC or laptop.
2 Connect the DB25 end to the null modem adapter.
3 Connect the other end of the null modem adapter to the DB25 to RJ45 cable.
4 Connect the RJ45 end to Port 1 of the IOLAN+.
Before beginning the initial administration, make sure you have the following information:
• New IP address and subnet mask for IOLAN+
• Host name for IOLAN+
• IP address of Ethernet interface
• Port number of Ethernet interface where adjunct connects.
Setting up HyperTerminal on the computer
Use the HyperTerminal software program that comes with Windows 95/98/NT/2000 to administer the
IOLAN+.
1 Open HyperTerminal.
2 Click on File > Properties > Connect tab. In the Connect using: field, select COM n,
where n is the communication port your computer is using.
3 Click on CONFIGURE and set the bits per second field to 9600 and the Flow
control field
to Hardware.
4 Click OK.
5 Press Enter to get the login prompt.
Navigating the IOLAN+ terminal server
Refer to the IOLAN+ user guide for details. In general,
• Use the arrow keys to move to a menu item
• Use the Tab key to move from field to field horizontally.
• Use the Enter key to choose an item.
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