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Set the Fail-Open Bypass Switch parameters

  • Published on Sep 17, 2026
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You can access the command line interface through the console port (serial terminal emulator) and web-based management via a secure HTTPS connection on the management port (SSH remote shell emulator).

Steps:

  1. Ensure the power to the Bypass Switch is Off.

  2. Using a DB-9 RS232 programming cable, connect a PC that is running the HyperTerminal to the Bypass Switch.

  3. Launch the HyperTerminal and set the following communication parameters.

    • Bits per second: 115200

    • Data bits: 8

    • Parity: None

    • Stop: 1

    • Flow Control: None

  4. Click OK. The CLI banner and login prompt are displayed.

    Note

    The default Username and Password are McAfee. The password is configurable.

  5. Configure the following:

    1. Set the DHCP static IP using the command, set dhcp static.

    2. Set the Switch IP using the command, set ip.

    3. Set the Gateway and the Mask using the commands, set gw and set mask respectively.

  6. To view the Switch configurations use the get command.

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