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Configuration
This sections gives procedures you can use when you configure the switch.
Connecting a terminal for local access
To establish a local CLI or Device Manager session, you must connect a PC
or a VT-100 terminal to the console port on the 8691SF or 8692SF Module.
To connect a PC or terminal to the console port, you need a serial console
cable with a 9-pin receptacle connector.
To connect a computer or terminal to the console port:
Step Action
1
Set the terminal protocol as follows:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• Flow control: None
2
Connect the RS-232 cable to the console port.
3
Connect the other end of the cable to the terminal or computer
serial port.
4
Turn on the terminal.
5
Log on to the CLI.
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Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
Quick Start
NN46205-310 01.01 Standard
4.1 21 December 2006
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