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June 9th, 2005 14:00

Powerconnect 5012 Console problem

I have a Dell PowerConnect 5012 (a few years old), and am trying to connect to the console port for the first time.  I want to configure the IP address of the switch so I can configure the management options.
 
When I connect the cable, fire up Hyperterminal, and reboot the switch, I get the boot up screens in hyperterminal just fine.  The boot up ends with the Main Menu screen.
 
At this point, I can't do anything.  Keystrokes are unresponsive.  No keys work.  The main menu just sits there.
 
I have 9600,n,8,1 set, and since I am seeing the boot up information, I assume my cable is good.  I have even tried two cables--both give the same response.
 
Any ideas what is wrong? 
 
(I believe the default IP address of the switch is 192.168.0.1, and tried using the web interface with a notebook PC attached to one of the network ports, and with the notebook set to 192.168.0.10.  No luck.)
 
Please advise.
 
Thanks!
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    Posted June 10th, 2005 11:00

    You were right.  What a waste of time!  I tried another terminal emulation software, and was able

    to navigate the main menu just fine!

    Thanks!

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    Posted June 10th, 2005 11:00

    The problem may simply be Hyperterminal. The slimmed-down version of Hyperterminal packaged with most versions of Windows (Especially WinXP) has known emulation problems. Try using either Tera Term or Hyperterminal Private Edition. Both are free downloads.
     
    Hyperterminal PE - http://www.hilgraeve.com/htpe
     
    If you still have problems, verify that you have Flow Control disabled in the application and you are using a null modem cable (not straight-through serial).

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