Connecting to the CLI

You can connect to the device's Command-Line Interface (CLI) through a serial connection.

To connect to the CLI through serial connection:
1. Connect the device's RS-232 port, located on the front panel, to the serial communication port on your computer. For more information, refer to the Hardware Installation Manual.

2. Establish serial communication with the device using a terminal emulator program such as HyperTerminal or putty, with the following communication port settings:
Baud Rate: 115,200 bps
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None

3. At the CLI prompt, type the username (default is Admin), and then press Enter:
Username: Admin
4. At the prompt, type the password (default is Admin), and then press Enter:
Password: Admin
5. At the prompt, type the following, and then press Enter:
enable
6. At the prompt, type the password for the Privileged User command mode, and then press Enter:
Password: Admin