2.4 PC Connection and LAN Connection

PC Connection

You need a direct interconnection of your 2N® OfficeRoute gateway and PC especially when you do not know the gateway IP address and thus cannot configure it using a web browser. In such a case, connect the gateway directly to your PC USB port with the cable enclosed and select the basic network parameters using your console interface. After the gateway is connected using the USB cable, the PC detects new hardware. You have to choose the driver for 2N® OfficeRoute, available on the CD in the package.

You can control the console interface with any terminal-emulating program according to the VT-100 specification at least such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY.

Note

  • The HyperTerminal is not installed by default in the newest Microsoft Windows OS. For serial connection to the gateway use an alternative program such as PuTTY.

By default, the gateway serial port communication parameters are set at 921,600 bits per second8 data bitsno parity1 stop bitno flow control. Set the communication program on the PC side identically. If you are using PuTTY for serial communication, you can use settings as shown in Fig. 2.6. It is necessary to choose the Serial connection type and the COM number on which the gateway is connected for the serial line type. The rate is 921600. Click on the Open button.

Figure 2.6: PuTTY - Serial Console Access Configuration

LAN Connection

2N® OfficeRoute is connected to the 10/100BASE-T (Twisted Pair Ethernet) LAN using a standard straight (non–crossed) cable terminated with RJ-45 connectors like other types of equipment (PC, etc.).

Figure 2.7: PuTTY - LAN Connection