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• Data Bits – Sets the number of data bits per character that are
interpreted and generated by the console port. If parity is being
generated, specify 7 data bits per character. If no parity is required,
specify 8 data bits per character. (Default: 8 bits)
• Parity – Defines the generation of a parity bit. Communication
protocols provided by some terminals can require a specific parity bit
setting. Specify Even, Odd, or None. (Default: None)
• Speed – Sets the terminal line’s baud rate for transmit (to terminal) and
receive (from terminal). Set the speed to match the baud rate of the
device connected to the serial port. (Range: 9600, 19200, 38400 baud,
or Auto; Default: Auto)
• Stop Bits – Sets the number of the stop bits transmitted per byte.
(Range: 1-2; Default: 1 stop bit)
• Password
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– Specifies a password for the line connection. When a
connection is started on a line with password protection, the system
prompts for the password. If you enter the correct password, the
system shows a prompt.
(Default: No password)
• Login
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– Enables password checking at login. You can select
authentication by a single global password as configured for the
Password parameter, or by passwords set up for specific user-name
accounts. (Default: Local)
Web – Click System, Line, Console. Specify the console port connection
parameters as required, then click Apply.
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CLI only.