Connect personal computer (PC) and establish local CLI session using RS-232 console port

Procedure 6-19.1: Connect personal computer (PC) and establish local CLI session using RS-232 console port

Overview

Use this procedure to connect PC and establish a local CLI session with the VLNC4x/VLNC6x circuit pack using the RS-232 console port.

The RS-232 (RS232 M1) port on the front of the VLIU connects to the Main 1 slot. The RS-232 (RS232 M2) port on the front of the VLIU connects to the Main 2 slot. The VLNC6x may be installed in either Main 1 or Main 2. The VLNC4x may only be installed in the Main 2 slot.

The RS-232 ports are not generally recommended for use in connecting to the VLNC4x/VLNC6x. It is normally used by service personnel.

Steps


1	Use an appropriate cable to connect the RS-232 RJ-45 type console port on the VLIU to an available serial port of the PC.
2	Establish a terminal emulation session (HyperTerminal, Procomm, or similar session) using the following default values: Baud Rate (bps): 9600 Character Size (bits): 8 Flow Control: Disable Stop Bits: 1 Parity: none VT100 emulation Result: The login `User` prompt displays when the terminal interface initializes. If the login prompt does not display, try changing the baud rate of the connection.
3	Enter user name and password. Important! The default User name is `admin` and the password is blank. Result: The User EXEC prompt [`(ALU 1850TSS-5-xx) >`] displays. The prompt may be changed using the `set prompt <prompt_string>` command in the user privilege mode.
4	Refer to the Alcatel-Lucent 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS-5) Command Line Interface Guide, for help on using the CLI commands. End of steps