204. ConfigurationUpon power on, this Switching Hub starts working as a switching hub. To use the SNMPmanagement functionality or other unique functions, you need to configure the Switching Hubusing a console port, Telnet, or SSH.In this chapter, the configuration of this Switching Hub is explained.Note: You need to configure an IP address to access this Switching Hub via Telnet or SSH.Therefore, configure an IP address first via the console port, before accessing via Telnetor SSH.44..11.. CCoonnnneeccttiinngg vviiaa CCoonnssoollee PPoorrttConsole connection requires a DEC VT100-compatible asynchronous terminal, or a terminalcapable of running a VT100-compatible terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal on WindowsXP or older. Connect a terminal of this kind to the console port of this Switching Hub.Configure the communication mode for the asynchronous terminal as follows: Transmission mode: RS-232C (ITU-TS V.24 compatible) Emulation mode: VT100 Transmission speed: 9600 bps Data length: 8 bit Stop bit: 1 bit Parity control: None Flow control: NoneIf you are using a Windows machine before Windows XP, refer to "Appendix B. Proceduresfor Console Port Connection using Windows HyperTerminal."