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3.6. Micro-USB Console Port Connection

[Tip] Tip: Skip this section if using the Web Interface for set up

Console port connection can be skipped if cOS Core setup is going to be done using the cOS Core Web Interface since neither CLI or boot menu access will be needed.

The local console port allows direct management connection to the 6000 Series hardware from an external computer acting as a console terminal. Local console access can then be used for both management of cOS Core with CLI commands or to enter the boot menu in order to access 6000 Series firmware loader options. The boot menu is described further in the separate cOS Core Administration Guide.

There is a physical micro-USB port (type micro-B) on the 6000 Series hardware that allows local console connection. This is an alternative to using the RJ45 local console port on the appliance (described in Section 3.5, RJ45 Console Port Connection). However, the micro-USB port will automatically take precedence if both are connected.

The NetWall 6000 Series Micro-USB Local Console Port

Figure 3.7. The NetWall 6000 Series Micro-USB Local Console Port

Connection Steps

To connect a computer to the micro-USB local console port, perform the following steps:

  1. Connect a micro-USB connector directly to the local console port on the 6000 Series.

  2. Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on computer running console emulation software.

  3. After connection to a PC, Windows will try to recognize the device and automatically install the appropriate driver through the Windows Update™ feature. If Windows is unable to do this automatically, the driver should be downloaded and installed manually.

    To download micro-USB drivers manually, log into the relevant MyClavister account at https://my.clavister.com and go to Downloads > Tools & Utilities.

  4. Direct the terminal emulator on the computer to connect to the newly installed device. After successful connection, commands can be issued to the cOS Core Command Line Interface (CLI).

The Default Local Console Login Credentials

The console user credentials for logging in are specified by the predefined admin user and are the same as the credentials for initial network access via the management Ethernet interface:

It is recommended to change the password for this user during initial cOS Core configuration.

Issuing CLI Commands

CLI commands can be issued via the local console port for both initial cOS Core setup as well as for ongoing system administration.

Remote Console Connection Using SSH

An alternative to using the local console port for CLI access is to connect over a network via a physical Ethernet interface and using a Secure Shell (SSH) client on the management computer to issue CLI commands. This is discussed further in Section 3.4, Management Computer Connection.

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