Using a Windows or Mac laptop

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Because laptops do not usually have a serial port, you need a USB-to-serial cable to connect the laptop to the serial port (DB-9) of the appliance. Trellix uses Prolific Technology Inc. adapters.

Important

A null/serial cable or USB-to-serial adapter is not provided with the appliance.

To configure initial settings from a Windows or Mac laptop:
  1. Connect the serial cable (or USB-to-serial adapter) to the corresponding port in your laptop/workstation.

  2. Connect the other end of the serial cable (or USB-to-serial adapter) to the serial port of the appliance.

  3. Use a serial application (such as PuTTY) to establish a connection. Specify the COM port assigned to the USB-to-serial cable.

  4. When prompted, enter the default username (admin) and password (admin) for the administrator.

  5. 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.

  6. You are asked to accept the End User License Agreement (EULA). Enter y to accept the terms of the agreement.

  7. 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.

  8. After you answer the questions, the wizard summarizes your answers. To change an answer, enter the step number. Press Enter to save changes.