Serial/AUX>Physical Ports>General>Modem and Power Management Connection ProtocolsThe following table shows the connection protocols for modems or AlterPath PM IPDUs connected to the serial ports.
Starts a PPP session without interactive authentication required. Assumes the specified OnSite serial port is connected to an external modem. Starts a PPP session with authentication required. Assumes the specified OnSite serial port is connected to an external modem. Starts a SLIP session. Assumes the specified OnSite serial port is connected to an external modem. Starts a CSLIP session. Assumes the specified OnSite serial port is connected to an external modem. Configures the serial port for power management. Assumes an AlterPath PM IPDU is connected to the serial port.To Configure a Serial Port Connection Protocol for a Console Connection [Expert]This procedure assumes that the selected serial port is physically connected to a console port on a device.
1. Go to Configuration>Serial/AUX>Physical Ports in Expert mode, select a port or ports to modify, click the appropriate Modify Ports button.
2. See Protocols for Devices With Console Ports Connected to Serial Ports, if needed for definitions of the console connection protocols.
3. To Configure a Serial Port Connection Protocol for a Dumb Terminal [Expert]This procedure assumes that the selected serial port is physically connected to a dumb terminal. See Protocols for Dumb Terminals Connected to Serial Ports, if needed for definitions of the dumb terminal connection protocols.
1. Go to Configuration>Serial/AUX>Physical Ports in Expert mode, select a port or ports to modify, click the appropriate Modify Ports button.
2. To configure a dumb terminal to automatically connect to the OnSite, do the following steps.
3. To configure a dedicated dumb terminal to automatically connect to a server, do the following steps.
a. Select “Telnet,” “SSHv1,” “SSHv2,” or “Raw Socket” from the “Connection Protocol” pull-down menu.
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1. Go to Configuration>Serial/AUX>Physical Ports in Expert mode, select a port to modify, and click the Modify Ports button.The General screen appears. The Alias field appears on the General screen only when a single port is selected for modification.To Configure Serial Port Settings to Match the Connected Device [Expert]The settings for a serial port must match the connection settings on the connected device. The default settings are correct for most devices. If the connection does not work, you might have to experiment with changing these settings. Check the device’s manual if possible to see what the device’s settings are.
1. Go to Configuration>Serial/AUX>Physical Ports in Expert mode, and select a port or ports to modify.
2. To change the baud rate, select an option from 2400 to 921600 Kbps from the Baud Rate pull-down menu.
3. To change the flow control, select None, Hardware, or Software from the Flow Control pull-down menu.
7. To change whether the data carrier detect (DCD) state is disregarded or not, select either “Disregard” or “Regard.”