Starting The Terminal Emulation Software - Cisco Catalyst 2950 Hardware Installation Manual

Starting the Terminal Emulation Software

Starting the Terminal Emulation Software
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Before you power on the switch, start the terminal-emulation session so that you
can see the output display from the power-on self-test (POST).
The terminal-emulation software—frequently a PC application such as
Hyperterminal or ProcommPlus—makes communication between the switch and
your PC or terminal possible.
Follow these steps to start a terminal-emulation session:
Start the terminal-emulation program if you are using a PC or terminal.
Start a terminal-emulation session.
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these
console port default characteristics:
• 9600 baud
8 data bits
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1 stop bit
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• No parity
None (flow control)
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