[wellylug] accessing managed switch

[Rob Stockley]

On Sunday 16 May 2004 15:33, Jamie Baddeley wrote:
> On Sun, 2004-05-16 at 15:29, Rob Stockley wrote:
> > On Sunday 16 May 2004 15:07, gentoo at orcon.net.nz wrote:
> > > Rob Stockley wrote:
> > > >Anyone know how to access a managed switch using minicom? Google just
> > > > doesn't seem to be helping me here.
> > > >
> > > >Rob
> > >
> > > You should either be able to Telnet into it (assuming it has an IP
> > > address), or alternatively use it's RS232 management interface via. a
> > > serial cable (X-over) plugged into your machine.
> >
> > Thanks, It came with an RS232 interface and serial cable. I've configured
> > the serial port to 9600 8N1 in minicom as per the hyperterminal
> > instructions. I also used setserial to achieve the same.
> >
> > When I run minicom is says 'Initialising Modem' then does nothing. The
> > hyperterminal instructions says to press return a couple of times but
> > that isn't working either. I'm baffled.
>
> Null modem? Crossover? yes?

The package calls it a console cable. 9-pin female one end, male the other. 
I'll google for the pinouts and check with a DVM

rob