Security Gateway Manual Netgate-4200
2.2.1 USB Serial Console Device
This device uses a Silicon Labs CP210x USB-to-UART Bridge which provides access to the console. This device is
exposed via the USB Micro-B (5-pin) port on the appliance.
Install the Driver
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 available for download.
macOS
There are drivers available for macOS available for download.
For macOS, choose the CP210x VCP Mac download.
Linux
There are drivers available for Linux available for download.
FreeBSD
Recent versions of FreeBSD include this driver and will not require manual installation.
Connect a USB Cable
Next, connect to the console port using the cable that has a USB Micro-B (5-pin) connector on one end and a USB
Type A plug on the other end.
Gently push the USB Micro-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.
Tip: Be certain to gently push in the USB Micro-B (5-pin) connector on the device side completely. With most cables
there will be a tangible “click”, “snap”, or similar indication when the cable is fully engaged.
Apply Power to the Device
On some hardware, the USB serial console port may not be detected by the client operating system until the device is
plugged into a power source.
If the client OS does not detect the USB serial console port, connect the power cord to the device to allow it to start
booting.
If the USB serial console port appears without power applied to the device, then the best practice is to wait until the
terminal is open and connected to the serial console before powering on the device. That way the client can view the
entire boot output.
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