Hardware Installation and Reference Guide    Verifying Operating Status 
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4  Verifying Operating Status 
4.1  Setting up Configuration Environment 
Setting up Configuration Environment 
Connect the PC to the management port of the switch with an Ethernet cable. 
Figure 4-1 Configuring Environment 
 
Connecting an Ethernet Cable 
  Plug the crystal head of the Ethernet cable into the network port of the PC. 
  Connect the RJ-45 end to the Console port on your AC. 
Setting Parameters 
  Start the PC and run the terminal simulation program on your PC, such as Terminal on Windows 3.1 or HyperTerminal on Windows 
95/98/NT/2000/XP. 
  Setting terminal parameters. Baud rate: 9600; Data bit: 8; Parity check: None; Stop bit: 1; Flow control: None. Follow the steps 
below to set the parameters. 
1.  Navigate to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications and select HyperTerminal.The Location Information dialog box 
will appear. 
2.  Click Cancel. The Connection Description dialog box will appear. 
Figure 4-2