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Logging in to a Device Through the Console Interface

When setting up a local configuration environment through the console interface, you can log in to the NE80E/40E through
the HyperTerminal in Windows on the PC.

Prerequisite

Figure 1 Networking diagram of logging in to the NE80E/40E through the console interface

Before logging in to the NE80E/40E through the console interface, make sure that the NE80E/40E is properly powered on.

Procedure

1. Use a serial cable to connect the serial interface on the PC and the console interface on the NE80E/40E.
For details on the console interface, see HUAWEI NetEngine80E/40E Router - Hardware Description.
2. Start the HyperTerminal on the PC.
Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal to start the HyperTerminal in
Windows.
3. Set up a connection.
As shown in Figure 2, enter the name of the new connection in the Name text box, and then select an icon. Click
OK.

Figure 2 Setting up a connection

4. Set a connection port.

In the Connect To dialog box as shown in Figure 3, select a port from the drop-down list box of Connect using
according to the port actually used on the PC or terminal. Then, click OK.

Figure 3 Setting a connection port

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5. Set communication parameters.

When the COM1 Properties dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 4, set the COM1 properties according to
the description in Figure 4 or by clicking Restore Defaults.

Figure 4 Setting communication parameters

Operation Result

After the preceding configurations are complete, press Enter. If the prompt <HUAWEI> is displayed on the screen, it
indicates that logging in to the NE80E/40E through the console interface is successful. Then, you can run commands to
configure or manage the NE80E/40E.
If the login fails, click Disconnect and then Call. If the login still fails, repeat Step 1 to check whether the parameters or
physical connections are correct. If they are correct, log in to the device again.

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