Set the terminal server to a baud rate of 115200.
Plug one end of a serial cable into the serial port (DB-9) on the appliance and plug the other end into the terminal server.
In a Telnet application (such as PuTTY), enter the hostname or terminal server IP address, the terminal server port number that the appliance is using, and the appliance port number.
When prompted, enter the default username (admin) and password (admin) for the administrator.
When prompted to change the password, configure a new password using the
username admin password <new password>command. You will be logged out. Log in again with the new password.You are asked to accept the End User License Agreement (EULA). Enter y to accept the terms of the agreement.
Enter y when you are prompted to use the Configuration Wizard for initial configuration. Then respond to the prompts as described in Configuration wizard steps.
After you answer the questions, the wizard summarizes your answers. To change an answer, enter the step number. Press Enter to save changes.
Using a Terminal Server
- Published on Sep 9, 2026
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To configure initial settings from a terminal server:
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