How to use HyperTerminal in resetting the Symantec Firewall VPN appliance through null modem cable
Question/Issue:
HyperTerminal is an easy-to-use terminal emulation program that has shipped with every version of Windows since Windows 95. HyperTerminal lets you define connections to other computers through your modem or a direct cable connection.
Solution:
Before you begin:
- On the back of the Symantec Firewall VPN appliance, flip DIP switch #3 to down.
- Connect the null modem cable to the serial port on the back of the appliance and to the serial port on the back of the computer.
- Turn on the appliance.
- Click Start and then Programs. Click Accessories and go to Communications and then select HyperTerminal.
- Create a new HyperTerminal connection with the following parameters:
Connect using Direct to Com1 (or Com2), click Configure, and then select the following Port Settings:
Bits per second 9600, Data bits 8, Parity None, Stop bits 1, Flow control None. - Click OK. Click OK again and then click CONNECT.
On Windows 2000 you may need to give the connection a Name first or double-click the icon to launch HyperTerminal. Also, click Yes to enable if you are prompted.
To reset the Symantec Fire VPN appliance:
- When connected, the following setup screen appears:
HyperTerminal 1.0 -- HyperTerminal data file
Please do not attempt to modify this file directly.
Setup for Symantec Firewall/VPN 200 ver. 01.4I
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1. Local IP Address: 192.168.0.1
2. Local Network Mask: 255.255.255.0
3. DHCP Server (1:Enable, 2:Disable): Enable
4. Start IP Address: 192.168.0.0
5. Finish IP Address: 192.168.0.254
6. Restore to Defaults
7. Save
Select
Note: If the menu fails to appear, reset the appliance while connected to it. - Select #6. The following screen appears:
Setup for Symantec Firewall/VPN 200 ver. 01.4I
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== Cancel, please press 'Q' or 'q' ==
Restore OK, but have not SAVED7
Setup for Symantec Firewall/VPN 200 ver. 01.4I
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1. Local IP Address: 192.168.0.1
2. Local Network Mask: 255.255.255.0
3. DHCP Server (1:Enable, 2:Disable): Enable
4. Start IP Address: 192.168.0.2
5. Finish IP Address: 192.168.0.254
6. Restore to Defaults
7. Save
Select - Select #7. The following screen appears:
Setup for Symantec Firewall/VPN 200 ver. 01.4I
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== Cancel, please press 'Q' or 'q' ==
Waiting...Setup for Symantec Firewall/VPN 200 ver. 01.4I
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1. Local IP Address: 192.168.0.1
2. Local Network Mask: 255.255.255.0
3. DHCP Server (1:Enable, 2:Disable): Enable
4. Start IP Address: 192.168.0.2
5. Finish IP Address: 192.168.0.254
6. Restore to Defaults
7. Save
Select - Your Symantec Firewall/VPN appliance is now reset to original state.
- Flip DIP switch #3 back to the up position.
- Disconnect the null modem cable.