2-10 CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED
When more than one AccessBuilder is installed on the network (IP or
IPX), record the MAC address of each unit (located on the rear panel)
so you will know which one you are configuring from TABM.
The Power indicator on the front panel will glow when the
AccessBuilder has been powered on.
Console/Modem
Configuration
(Optional)
If you have decided to configure the AccessBuilder locally using a
console, or wish to perform remote downloading of configuration or
system software, or wish to monitor the AccessBuilder, perform the
following:
For Terminal Connection
Connect a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation (DTE) with a
(user supplied) straight through cable to the AccessBuilder’s console
port (DCE). Default settings are 9600 Baudrate, 8 bits, 1 stop bit and
no parity.
After powering up the AccessBuilder, power-up tests and the 3Com
copyright notice should appear on the screen.
If you are not attached to a NetWare LAN right now (i.e., you are on
an IP network), you may see the following message "The IPX Network
for LocalPath ethernet couldn't be learned", this is due to
AccessBuilder's autoconfiguration function in a NetWare environment:
you can ignore this message.
Press the <CR> key once or twice to produce the login prompt. If the
login prompt fails to display, check the following:
■ Proper power service by confirming that the power light on the
front of the AccessBuilder unit is on.
■ Proper cabling configurations.
■ Proper terminal parameters.
If you still cannot obtain the login prompt, call your AccessBuilder
supplier or 3Com for technical assistance.
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