Connect the vEdge 100 Router
This article describes how to connect the vEdge 100 router to an AC power source and to a management console.
Connect AC Power to the Router
To connect the vEdge 100 router to an AC power source, plug one end of the AC power cord into the back of the router, and plug the other end into an AC power outlet as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Connecting AC Power Supply to a vEdge 100 Router
Note: It is strongly recommended that you use the power cord supplied with the vEdge 100 router.
Caution: If you are connecting AC power to the router, it is recommended that the building have an external surge protective device installed.
Connect the Router to LAN and WAN Interfaces
To connect the vEdge 100 router to the LAN, plug the appropriate cable into any port, except port 4, on the front of the router.
To connect the vEdge 100 router to a WAN, plug the appropriate cable into port 4 on the front of the router.
Figure 2: Connecting a vEdge 100 Router to LAN and WAN Interfaces
Connect the Router to a Management Console
To connect the vEdge 100 router to a management console:
- Connect one end of the USB Type-A to Mini-B connector cable into the console port, labeled CONSOLE, on the vEdge router.
- Connect the other end of the console cable into the console server or to a management console.
To use the USB console from a Windows device:
- Go to the Device Manager to determine which COM port is being used for the USB serial port.
- In the PuTTY SSH/Telnet client, in Connection Type, select Serial. Then, specify the COM port and a speed of 115200.
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You can download the Windows driver here.
To use the USB console from a Macintosh device:
- Install the USB serial drivers attached here.
- Launch the Terminal utility.
- From a terminal shell, access the console port with this command:
$ screen /dev/tty.usbserial* 115200,cs8
Additional Information
Log Into a Viptela Device
vEdge Router Default Configuration