MicroUSB-B console port access
The MicroUSB-B console port is on the I/O side of the switch.
When you connect the microUSB-B port, it becomes the primary connection and, while connected, all messages are sent to the microUSB-B port.
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Power on the client system (for example, your laptop).
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Connect the USB-A end of cable into an available USB port on the client system.
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Connect the microUSB-B end of cable into the microUSB-B console port on the switch.
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Power on the switch.
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Check
Device Manager on your client system to find the com port number, for example, com 5 or 7 or 9.
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Open your terminal software emulation program, such as Putty, to access the switch. Select the correct com port.
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Confirm that the terminal settings on your terminal software emulation program are as follows:
- 115200 baud rate
- No parity
- 8 data bits
- 1 stop bit
- No flow control