3Com NETBuilder II Installing Instruction

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2-4 CHAPTER 2: NETBUILDER II 8-SLOT BRIDGE/ROUTERAttaching a PC,Terminal, or ModemAttaching a PC, terminal, or modem to your main processor module allows youto perform the following tasks:n Modify firmware parameters.n Configure the bridge/router software.n Review startup and system operation messages. Some of themessages displayed by the terminal are more detailed than the informationdisplayed on the LCD. These detailed messages may help you troubleshootstartup or operation problems. For more information, refer to the appropriatemain processor module guide.To connect a PC, terminal, or modem to your main processor module, followthese steps:1 Obtain a cable to connect the device to the CONSOLE port on the front panelof the main processor module.Figure 2-3 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin female to 9-pin female PC cable. Anull modem-type cable can be used.Figure 2-4 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin female to 25-pin terminal cable. Anull modem-type cable can be used.Figure 2-5 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin female to 25-pin male modem cable. Astraight-through-type cable can be used.WARNING: To eliminate cable noise emission in excess of FCC Part 15,Subpart J, and EN55022 B, this device cable should be shielded and haveconnectors with metallic backshells.Figure 2-3 9-pin to 9-pin PC Cable (Null Modem-Type)5 4 3 2 19 8 7 65 4 3 2 19 8 7 6Name NameAbbr AbbrPin Pin9-pin female connector9-pin female connector2318754632781564TxDRxDRTSCTSCDGNDDSRDTRRxDTxDCDCTSRTSGndDTRDSRTransmit DataReceive DataRequest to SendClear to SendCarrier DetectSignal GroundData Set ReadyData Terminal ReadyReceive DataTransmit DataCarrier DetectClear to SendRequest to SendSignal GroundData Terminal ReadyData Set ReadyTo CONSOLE port To PC serial port