If you connect a terminal or workstation to the console port, you can use the cycli utility to configure basic network parameters as described in
To configure basic network parameters using a terminal:. An RJ-45 to DB-9 6 ft crossover cable is shipped with the OnBoard appliance for the connection.
Perform the following steps to connect a terminal or a workstation to the console port of the OnBoard appliance. If connecting a PC, ensure that HyperTerminal or another terminal emulation program is installed on the Windows operating system. On a workstation running a UNIX-based operating system, such as Linux or Solaris, make sure that a compatible terminal emulator such as Kermit or Minicom is installed.
This procedure assumes you have the RJ-45 to DB-9 6 ft CAT 5 cable shipped with the OnBoard appliance or an off-the-shelf equivalent CAT 5 or greater cable. If the terminal or workstation has a USB port, you also need a USB to DB-9 converter.