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Appendix F • RS-232 Test Console Port
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Appendix F
RS-232 Test Console Port
The RS-232 Test/Console Port includes a menu-driven interface available by means of
any terminal emulation program. The primary purpose of the menu is to configure the
Internet Protocol (IP) address of the Ethernet 1 network interface.
Properly setting the IP address is a prerequisite to using the APEX1000 EM. After the IP
address has been properly assigned, the APEX1000 EM should be used for all
subsequent configuration changes.
Console Port Connection
The RS-232 Test/Console Port has a standard nine-pin connector that accepts a nine-pin
straight through cable.
CAUTION Do not use a null modem cable that swaps transmit and receive.
Establishing Communication with a PC
To initiate a port session with the APEX1000:
1. On the PC connected to the APEX1000, open a terminal emulation program
(HyperTerminal, for example).
2. Display the Communications Port window and select the following values:
Parameter Value
Bits per second:
9600
Data bits:
8
Parity:
None
Stop bits:
1
Flow control:
None
3. Click OK to close the window.
4. Press ENTER.
The User Console Root Menu displays.
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