Logging in to the PoE access switch through the console port

1. Connect the PC and firewall by using a configuration cable. First insert the DB-9 (female)/standard USB plug of the console cable into the 9-pin (male) serial port/USB port of the PC, and then insert the RJ-45 plug end into the console port of the firewall.

2. When building a local configuration environment through the console port, it is necessary to establish a connection with the firewall through a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY. You can run these programs to connect network devices, Telnet or SSH sites. For detailed descriptions and usage instructions of these programs, see the user guides for the programs. After opening the terminal emulation program, set the terminal parameters as follows.

   • Bits per second—9600

   • Data bits—8

   • Stop bits—1

   • Parity—None

   • Traffic control—None

3. Power on the firewall. The terminal displays self-test information. After the self-test is completed, enter Ctrl+C. The command prompt will appear (such as <Sysname>).