108 Using the Command-Line Interface2 Start the terminal emulator, such as Microsoft HyperTerminal , and selectthe appropriate serial port (for example, COM 1) to connect to theconsole.3 Configure the management station serial port with the following settings:• Data rate — 9600 baud.• Data format — 8 data bits• Parity — None• Stop bits — 1• Flow control — NoneWhen you have successfully connected to the switch and configured theterminal settings, the console> prompt displays, and you can entercommands.Telnet ConnectionTelnet is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. ASCII terminals can bevirtually connected to the local device through a TCP/IP protocol network.Telnet connections are enabled by default, and the Telnet port number is 23.The switch supports up to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. All CLIcommands can be used over a Telnet session.To connect to the switch using Telnet, the switch must have an IP address,and the switch and management station must have network connectivity. Youcan use any Telnet client on the management station to connect to theswitch.You can also initiate a Telnet session from the OpenManage SwitchAdministrator. For more information, see "Initiating a Telnet Session from theWeb Interface" on page 255.NOTE: By default, no authentication is required for console access.However, if an authentication method has been configured for console portaccess, the User: login prompt displays.NOTE: SSH, which is more secure than Telnet, is disabled by default.
