Logging In to a Server Over a Serial Port by Using PuTTY
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.
- You can download the PuTTY software from the chiark home page.
- You are advised to use PuTTY of the latest version. PuTTY of an earlier version may cause login failures.
Procedure
- Double-click PuTTY.exe.
The PuTTY Configuration window is displayed.
- In the navigation tree on the left, choose Connection > Serial.
- 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
n in COMn indicates a serial port number, and its value is an integer.
Figure 9-5 PuTTY Configuration - Serial - In the navigation tree, choose Session.
- Set Connection type to Serial, as shown in Figure 9-6.
- Set Close window on exit to Only on clean exit. See Figure 9-6.
Set Saved Sessions and click Save. You can simply double-click the saved settings under Saved Sessions to log in to the server next time.
- Click Open.
The PuTTY window is displayed, prompting "login as:" for you to enter your user name.
- Enter a user name and password.
If the login is successful, the server host name is displayed on the left of the prompt.