Huawei AR1200 Series - Logging In to the Device Through the Console Port

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1.1 Introduction

You can configure a device that is powered on for the first time by logging in through the console

port or mini USB port.

A main control board provides a console port and a mini USB port. To configure a device,

connect the user terminal serial port to the device console port or connect the user terminal USB

port to the mini USB port of the device.

NOTE

l The first time a device is powered, you must use the console port or mini USB port to log into the

device. For example, first log in to the device through the console port or mini USB port before

configuring an IP address to log in to the device using Telnet.

l Before using the mini USB port to log in to a device, install the mini USB port driver on the user

terminal.

l The mini USB port and console port cannot be used together.

1.2 Logging In to the Device Through the Console Port

This section describes how to establish the configuration environment by using the console port

to connect a terminal to a router.

1.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task

Before logging in to the router through the console port, familiarize yourself with the applicable

environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain any data required for the

configuration. This will help you complete the configuration task quickly and correctly.

Applicable Environment

When the router is powered on for the first time, you could use the console port to log in to the

router to configure and manage the router.

Pre-configuration Tasks

Before logging in to the router through the console port, complete the following tasks:

l Installing terminal emulation program on the PC (for example, Windows XP

HyperTerminal)

l Preparing the console cable

Data Preparation

To log in to the router through the console port or mini USB port, you need the following data.

Huawei AR1200 Series Enterprise Routers

Configuration Guide - Basic Configuration 1 Logging In to the System for the First Time

Issue 04 (2012-05-15) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential

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