Logging In to a Server Over a Serial Port by Using PuTTY

Scenarios

Use PuTTY to log in to the server over a serial port in either of the following scenarios:

• The server is configured for the first time at a new site.
• A remote connection to the server cannot be established.

Prerequisites

Conditions

• A PC is connected to the server by using a serial cable.
• PuTTY 0.60 or later has been installed.

Data

You have obtained the user name and password for logging in to the server to be connected.

Software Tools

PuTTY.exe: This tool is third-party software. You need to prepare it by yourself. PuTTY 0.60 or later is required for login over a serial port.

Procedure

1. Double-click PuTTY.exe.

   The PuTTY Configuration window is displayed.

2. In the navigation tree on the left, choose Connection > Serial.
3. Set the login parameters.

   The following are examples:

   • Serial line to connect to: COMN
   • Speed (baud): 115200
   • Data bits: 8
   • Stop bits: 1
   • Parity: None
   • Flow control: None

   In COMN, N indicates the serial port number, and the value is an integer.

4. In the navigation tree, choose Session.
5. Select Connection type in Serial, as shown in Figure 8-15.
   Figure 8-15 PuTTY Configuration
   

6. Click Open.

   The PuTTY window is displayed.

7. Enter a user name and password.

   If the login is successful, the server host name is displayed on the left of the prompt.