Logging In to the Server over a Serial Port 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 site.
- A remote connection to the server cannot be established.
- Visit the chiark website and download the PuTTY software from the homepage.
- PuTTY of an earlier version may cause server login failures. You are advised to use PuTTY of the latest version.
Procedure
- Double-click PuTTY.exe.
The PuTTY Configuration window is displayed.
- In the navigation tree, choose Connection > Serial.
- Set the login parameters.
Example:
- 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 8-8 PuTTY Configuration - Serial - In the navigation tree, click Session.
- Set Connection type to Serial, as shown in Figure 8-9.
- Set Close window on exit to Only on clean exit, as shown in Figure 8-9.
Set Saved Sessions and click Save. Next time you can simply double-click the saved settings under Saved Sessions to log in to the server.
- Click Open.
The PuTTY window is displayed prompting you to enter your user name next to login as.
- Enter your user name and password.
If the login is successful, the server host name is displayed on the left of the prompt.