This note applies to the following N-Tron series switch models:

Serial DB9: 708FX2, 708TX, 716TX, 716FX2, 7018TX, 7018FX2 7900

USB standard Type B: 709FX, 710FX2, 711FX3, 712FX4-SC, 714FX6, 7012FX2-SC, 7506GX2, 7010TX 7026TX

Switch Serial Port

N-Tron Series managed switches have either a DB9 or USB standard Type-B serial port to access the Command Line Interface (CLI). Use the information provided above to determine which type of serial port your switch is equipped with. The USB standard Type-B serial port may require installation of a USB driver. If you need assistance with installing the USB Driver, please contact Red Lion Technical Support or click here.

Hardware/Port Settings

The following configuration should be used to configure your terminal emulator application:

Port Settings: 115200
Data Bits: 8
Parity: NONE
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: None

Logging In (password protection)

Access using the switch command line is password protected. Once you have the terminal program setup click Open. Press Enter to prompt for the username and password. The default credentials are admin for the username, admin for the password to login. Use your custom credentials in the event you previously changed the credentials from the default.

*Note, if you do not remember your custom credentials, please refer to the tech note below: 

N-View™ 2 - How to Reset Factory Defaults on 700 & 7000 series – HMS Support Portal

You can now activate the commands for the switch.

Disclaimer

It is the customer's responsibility to review the advice provided herein and its applicability to the system. HMS makes no representation about specific knowledge of the customer's system or the specific performance of the system. HMS is not responsible for any damage to equipment or connected systems. The use of this document is at your own risk. Red Lion standard product warranty applies.

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