Meru Technical Note - What is the pinout and port settings for the Meru Controller console port?

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Description

What is the pinout and port settings for the Meru Controller console port?

Scope

KB Article Type: Configuration

RELATED PRODUCTS: MC1000, MC1100, MC3000, MC4200

RELATED SOFTWARE VERSIONS: N/A

KEYWORDS: controller, console, pointout

Solution

Meru Controller Console Pinout

The console port settings for the Meru Controller are:
115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control

Meru Controllers use a Male RS232 (DB9) integrated console port to connect your PC or terminal. The diagram below describes the pin out of the port on the controller. This diagram applies to all models of Meru Controllers (MC1000, MC1100 and MC3000, MC4200).

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Pin		Pin	Signal
1	Data Carrier Detect	6	Data Set Ready
2	Received Data	7	Request to Send
3	Transmitted Data	8	Clear to Send
4	Data Terminal Ready	9	Ring Indicator
5	Signal Ground		GND