136 The Command Line InterfaceConnecting to the VPN GatewayYou can access the command line interface in two ways:• Using a console connection through the console port• Using a Telnet connection or SSH connection over the network.Establishing a Console ConnectionA console connection is required when performing the initial setup, andwhen reinstalling the NVG software as the boot user. When logging in asroot user for advanced troubleshooting purposes, a console connectionis also required.RequirementsTo establish a console connection with the VPN Gateway, you will needthe following:• An ASCII terminal or a computer running terminal emulation softwareset to the parameters shown in the following table:Table 4Console Configuration ParametersParameter ValueBaud Rate 9600Data Bits 8Parity NoneStop Bits 1Flow Control None• A serial cable with a female DB-9 connector. (For more specificinformation, see the "Connecting to the VPN Gateway " chapter in theHardware Installation Guide.)ProcedureStep Action1 Connect the terminal to the Console port using the correctserial cable.When connecting to a VPN Gateway, use a serial cable with afemale DB-9 connector (shipped with the VPN Gateway).2 Power on the terminal.3 To establish the connection, press ENTER on your terminal.Nortel VPN GatewayUser GuideNN46120-104 02.01 Standard14 April 2008Copyright © 2007-2008 Nortel Networks.
