CHAPTER
TWO
HOW-TO GUIDES
2.1 Connecting to the Console Port
There are times when directly accessing the console is required. Perhaps webGUI or SSH access has been locked out,
or the password has been lost or forgotten. This guide shows how to regain access directly through the console.
2.1.1 Install the Driver
A Prolific PL2303 USB-to-UART Bridge driver is used to provide access to the console, which is exposed via the
Micro-USB B port on the appliance.
If needed, install an appropriate Prolific PL2303 USB to UART Bridge driver on the workstation used to connect
with the system.
Windows
There are drivers available for Windows available for download.
Mac OSX
There are drivers available for Mac OSX available for download.
For Mac, choose Mac OS X Universal Binary Driver.
Linux
There are drivers available for Linux available for download.
Recent versions of many Linux distributions include this driver and will not require manual installation.
FreeBSD
Recent versions of FreeBSD include this driver and will not require manual installation.
2.1.2 Connect a USB Cable
Next, locate an appropriate USB cable that has a Micro-USB B connector on one end and a regular USB Type A plug
on the other end. These cables are commonly used with smaller USB peripherals such as GPS units, cameras, and so
on.
Gently push the Micro-USB B plug end into the console port on the appliance and connect the USB Type A plug into
an available USB port on the workstation.
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