15Step2 Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the switch.WARNING!• Identify the mark on the console port to ensure that you are connecting to the correct port.• When connecting a PC to a powered-on switch, connect the DB-9 connector of the console cable to thePC before connecting the RJ-45 connector to the switch.• When disconnecting a PC from a powered-on switch, disconnect the DB-9 connector of the consolecable from the PC after disconnecting the RJ-45 connector from the switch.Setting terminal parametersWhen setting up the configuration environment through the console port, the terminal or PC can use theterminal emulation program to communicate with the switch. You can run the HyperTerminal of theWindows operating system to connect to other PCs, network devices, and Telnet sites. For moreinformation about the HyperTerminal, see the HyperTerminal Help documentation in Help and SupportCenter on the PC running the Windows operating system.In the following configuration procedure, Windows XP HyperTerminal is used to communicate with theswitch.1. Start the PC and run the terminal emulation program.2. Set terminal parameters as follows:• Bits per second: 9,600• Data bits: 8• Parity: None• Stop bits: 1• Flow control: None• Emulation: VT100Follow these steps to set terminal parameters:Step1 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal to enter theHyperTerminal window. The Connection Description dialog box appears, as shown below.