[olug] network switch

[Obi-Wan]

> I was given  a couple of smartstack Fast Ethernet switches from 
> cabletron systems model number ELS100-24TXM has any one had any 
> experience with these switches. Why i am asking there is serial port on 
> the front for configuration with a null modem cable. the person that i 
> got them from said that i can use telnet to get in them but it doesn't 
> work. can anyone help please i can use them for a couple non profit 
> organizations that are great need of upgrade from a tiny hub of 10 
> megabytes.    

What serial port settings did you try?  Those are often 2400 8N1 or
9600 8N1.

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