Connecting to the CLI at the User End

To remotely connect to the CLI through a dial-up modem connected to the console port on the router:

1. At your remote location, connect a modem to a management device such as a PC or laptop computer.
2. On the PC or laptop computer, start your asynchronous terminal emulation application (such as Microsoft Windows Hyperterminal).
3. Select the COM port to which the modem is connected (for example, COM1).
4. Configure the port settings as follows:
   • Bits per second: 9600
   • Data bits: 8
   • Parity: None
   • Stop bits: 1
   • Flow control: None
5. In the HyperTerminal window, enter AT.

   An OK response verifies that the modem communicates successfully with the COM port on the PC or laptop.

6. To dial the modem that is connected to the console port on the router, enter ATDT remote-modem-number. For example, if the number of the modem connected to the console port on the router is 0013033033030, enter ATDT 0013033033030.

   The router login prompt appears.

7. Log in as the user root. No password is required at initial connection, but you must assign a root password before committing any configuration settings.