230Appendix B. Procedures for Console PortConfiguration using WindowsHyperTerminalConnect a Windows-based PC to this Switching Hub with a console cableand follow the procedures shown below to activate HyperTerminal.(If your PC is using Windows Vista or later, you need to install a terminalemulator first.)(1) On Windows, click Start on Task Bar > All Programs > Accessories >Communications > HyperTerminal.(2) The Connection Description window opens. Enter a name (e.g. Switch),choose an icon, and click OK.(3) The Connect To window opens. Click on the pull-down menu of theConnect Using field, choose COM1, and click OK.Note that the above setting applies to cases where the console cable isconnected to COM1.(4) At the COM1 Properties window, click on the pull-down menu of theBits per second field, and choose 9600.(5) Click on the pull-down menu of the Flow control field, choose None,and click OK.(6) Click File in the main menu of HyperTerminal and choose Properties.(7) The Properties window appears (: the name youentered in step 2 is indicated). Click the Settings tab and click on thepull-down menu of the Emulation field. In the list, choose VT100 andclick OK.(8) Configure this Switching Hub in accordance with section 4 of theOperation Manual.(9) After completing the configuration, click File in the main menu ofHyperTerminal and Exit. Click Yes when asked if you want todisconnect the terminal. Then click Yes when asked if you want to savethe session for HyperTerminal configuration.(10) A file named ".ht" (: the name you entered in step 2 isindicated) is created in the HyperTerminal window.From the next session, you can activate HyperTerminal by double-clicking".ht" and configure this Switching Hub by following step 8.
