35Setting up the HyperTerminal connection and setting theterminal parametersTo log in to the switch from the local terminal, run the HyperTerminal software on the local terminal. Thefollowing example takes the Windows XP HyperTerminal as an example, and describes how to run it onthe PC.NOTE:If you PC runs Windows 2003 Server, add the HyperTerminal component before performing the followingsteps to log in to and manage the switch. If your PC runs Windows 2008 server, Windows 7, WindowsVista, or other operating systems, prepare third-party terminal control software, and follow the usageguide or help of the software to configure the terminal.Running the HyperTerminal software and setting up a new HyperTerminal connection named aaa• Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal to enter theHyperTerminal window. The Connection Description window as shown in Figure 26 appears.Figure 26 Set up a HyperTerminal connection• Enter a name (aaa in this example) for the connection, and click OK. Then, the Connect To page asshown in Figure 27 appears. Select a serial port in the Connecting using drop-down list.
