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Cisco Small Business Managed Switches (Linksys Business Series)

Identifying the Switch's Proper Baud Rate Settings


Document ID: 108843


Contents

Introduction
How do I determine the proper baud rate settings of the switch?
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Introduction


This article is one in a series to assist in the setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Cisco Small Business products (formerly Linksys Business Series).

Q. How do I determine the proper baud rate settings of the switch?

A.

Linksys Manageable Switches have baud rates set to 38400 by default. To check the baud rate setting, follow the instructions below. 

Identifying the Switch's Baud Rate Setting         

Step 1:
Click Start, All Programs or Programs

Step 2:
Select Accessories, Communications then HyperTerminal.

Step 3:
When the Connection Description window appears, enter the connection name under Name then click OK

Step 4:
Under Connect using select COM1 then click Configure

Note: If you are using Windows 98, ME or 2000, click OK



or 

Step 5:
Look for Bits per second. The default baud rate of the switch is 38400.


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Updated: Dec 12, 2008Document ID: 108843