Looking for assistance with networking? I'm here to help.
Looking for assistance with networking? I'm here to help.
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Hi everyone! This is my first post and I’m facing some challenges. Just a quick question I’d love answers for. I’m building a home lab and server to store photos and run a Plex media server. My setup includes a 15u rack, a Dell 6248p, a Dell 2808, and a Dell R730. The 2808 is in the living room for the TV, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and my Wi-Fi router.
The issue I’m having is connecting to the 6248p to change the port access. I want my security system on its own dedicated port, separate from the internet. I’m struggling to find the right DB9 connector to get into the CLI. Also, should I plan this out properly? Once it’s sorted, I’d like to add a line for my office printer, my wife, and all my laptops. I was thinking of using another Dell 2808 and connecting everything to that single unit so I don’t have to run multiple Cat6 cables around the house.
Thanks!
Use a 9-pin to 9-pin null modem or crossover/rollover cable such as this one for your Dell Switch, and a USB-Serial Adapter probably unless you already have a PC with a Serial Port. The Serial Port should be set to 9600 Baud, 8-bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit, and no Flow Control. Configure PuTTY or your chosen terminal emulator to VT-100 mode (this is usually the default). The switch’s default behavior is to place all ports under VLAN 1 and assign the management IP 192.168.2.1 with a default gateway of 192.168.1.1, though you’ll need a functional serial connection to reset or reconfigure it. Since the switch supports L3 switching, you can create separate VLANs for your security system and route traffic directly without relying on your ISP router. Yes, using this switch as the main backbone and disconnecting other devices from it is a common arrangement. I’ve seen Cisco Small Business switches set up almost exactly like this.
It might be the laptop you're using. I was attempting to complete tasks on an old Panasonic cf-30, so I'm considering connecting a USB to serial for my laptop. Thanks for your assistance! I've been studying network infrastructure as much as possible and learning from the IT professionals at work.