Main Help Topics

This page contains the settings necessary to access both the console port of the device and to access the device through Telnet. Most software functions that appear on browser pages can also be accessed and operated on the console and through Telnet. Using Telnet, you can connect to another computer over the Internet and work from your PC as if it were hardwired to the remote computer. If browser control should be unavailable for any reason, console access or Telnet can provide an alternative means of administration.

Settings

Baud Rate

The rate of data transmission expressed in bits per second. Select a baud rate from 110 to 115,200, depending on the capability of the computer you use to open the management system.

Parity

An error-detecting process based on the addition of a parity bit to make the total number of bits Odd or Even. The default setting, None, uses no parity bit.

Data Bits

Set to 8 by default.

Stop Bits

Set to 1 by default.

Flow Control

Defines the way that information is sent between pieces of equipment to prevent loss of data when too much information arrives at the same time on one device. The default setting is SW Xon/Xoff.

Terminal Type

The preferred setting is ANSI, which offers graphic features such as reverse video buttons and underlined links. Not all terminal emulators support ANSI, so the default setting is Teletype.

Columns

Defines the width of the terminal emulator display within the range of 64 characters to 132 characters. Adjust the value to get the optimum display for your terminal emulator.

Lines

Defines the height of the terminal emulator display within the range of 16 characters to 50 characters. Adjust the value to get the optimum display for your terminal emulator.

Telnet

Define whether Telnet is enabled or disabled. The default setting is Enabled. Select Disabled to prevent Telnet access to the management system.

Note: Access point firmware 12.00T and later supports Secure Shell (SSH) sessions.

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