Using A Console Connection - Nokia IP1200 Series Installation Manual

2
Performing the Initial Configuration
Note
Nokia recommends that you physically install all NICs and other hardware
components before you perform the initial configuration procedure this
chapter describes. For information about how to install NICs, see
4, "Installing and Replacing Network Interface Cards."
about how to install other components, see
Replacing Other Components."

Using a Console Connection

If you do not use DHCP to perform the initial configuration of your Nokia
IP1200 Series Security Platform, you must use a serial console connection
(cable included). After you perform the initial configuration, you no longer
need the console connection.
You can use any standard VT100-compatible terminal with an RS-232 data
terminal equipment (DTE) interface or terminal-emulation program
configured with the following settings for the console:
To connect to the console
1. Connect the supplied null-modem cable (console cable) to the console
40
9600 bps
8 data bits
No parity
1 stop bit
port on the front panel of the IP1200 Series.
Use only the DB9 port labeled Console on the front panel; the serial
(AUX) port is an auxiliary modem port.
Nokia IP1200 Series Security Platform Installation Guide
For information
Chapter 8, "Installing and
Chapter