Connecting to the console port on a HIPswitch

HIPswitches with a console port require the use of a cable to connect a computer to the console port. The cable must have a microUSB male connector terminating in a connector supported by your computer, commonly USB. Once you have connected the HIPswitch to your computer and applied power to the device, you can use one of the procedures below to access the HIPswitch's configuration options, depending on your computer's operating system..