4-21) Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC or terminal wherethe switch is to be configured.2) Connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port of the switch.Pay attention to the mark on the console port and be sure to plug the connector to the right port.z When connecting a PC to a powered-on switch, you are recommended to connect the DB-9connector of the console cable to the PC before connecting the RJ-45 connector to the switch.z When disconnecting a PC from a powered-on switch, you are recommended to disconnect theDB-9 connector of the console cable from the PC after disconnecting the RJ-45 connector from theswitch.Setting Terminal Parameters1) Start the PC and run the terminal emulation program such as the Terminal of Windows 3.1 or theHyperTerminal of Windows 2000/XP.2) Set terminal parameters (take the HyperTerminal of Windows XP as an example) as follows:z Bits per second: 9,600z Data bits: 8z Parity: Nonez Stop bits: 1z Flow control: Nonez Emulation: VT100The specific procedure is as follows:3) Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal to enter theHyperTerminal window, and then click to establish a new connection. The connectiondescription interface appears, as shown below.