Got my new DEC850, lasted about 30 minutes. Login web console first time no problem. Thought I could Migrate my config. Some were it went wrong. Can't access web console, don't understand how to use console port to usb. I am running ubuntu 22.04. Hobby user, over my head
plug in the USB to console. you can buy one of those blue cables from Amazon.
look for the USB in your /dev
then use screen /dev/usbfileyoufoundinthedevfolder 19600
thanks for the reply. I have the supplied usb cable, but it's black not blue. I get no response when plugged in.
What do you mean by response? You need to use a serial terminal program like cu or minicom on your Ubuntu system.
sorry, I was expecting a response from the computer. When something is connected to usb port.
Using lsusb I believe I have located it. Bus 004 Device 005: ID 04e2:1411 Exar Corp. XR21B1411
I am trying minicom just can't put it togather
There should be a /dev/tty* or /dev/cu* device that somehow hints at the USB connection by name. I don't know how exactly Linux manages serial devices, sorry.
When you found it, start "minicom -s" as root, type Ctrl-A O, pick the serial options and set the device path, 115200 for speed, hardware handshake, and 8N1.
I think I may have found it. but can't enter anything: no keyboard, nothing
Welcome to minicom 2.7.1
OPTIONS: I18n
Compiled on Dec 23 2019, 02:06:26.
Port /dev/ttyUSB0, 06:57:30
Press CTRL-A Z for help on special keys
if I unplug the usb cable: Cannot open /dev/ttyUSB0!
Try disabling hardware handshake.
no such option:
A - Serial Device : /dev/ttyUSB0 port
B - Lockfile Location : /var/lock
C - Callin Program :
D - Callout Program :
E - Bps/Par/Bits : 115200 8N1
F - Hardware Flow Control : Yes
G - Software Flow Control : No
Thank you for the help
hardware flow control --> No
Should have said tried that. Seems I'm getting close
Try to reboot the unit while in minicom. Also didn't it come with a pamphlet with the serial port settings? Maybe 115200 is not correct, I don't know. Also with a new Deciso product - did you contact their support? This is not OPNsense support but strictly a community forum with volunteers trying to help.
Got it just before reading last post. Works better using screen. Does require a reset. No option to restore config. May just do fresh install..
Thanks so much for your help