Connecting Through the TGM550 Console Port

To connect to the TGM550 through its console port:

1. Turn off the power to the management device, such as a PC or laptop computer, that you are using to access the TGM550.
2. Plug one end of an Ethernet rollover cable provided with the TGM550 into the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter provided with the TGM550.

   Caution: Two different RJ-45 cables and RJ-45 to DB-9 adapters are provided. Do not use the RJ-45 cable and adapter for the Services Router console port to connect to the TGM550 console port.

3. Plug the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter provided with the TGM550 into the serial port on the management device.
4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet rollover cable to the console port (CONSOLE) on the TGM550.
5. Turn on power to the management device.
6. Start your asynchronous terminal emulation application (such as Microsoft Windows Hyperterminal), and select the appropriate COM port to use (for example, COM1).
7. Configure the port settings as follows:
   • Bits per second: 9600
   • Data bits: 8
   • Parity: None
   • Stop bits: 1
   • Flow control: Hardware
8. At the login prompt, type your username and press Enter.
9. At the password prompt, type your password and press Enter.