--- title: "Nodegrid Serial Console Plus - QSG - English" slug: "nodegrid-serial-console-plus-en" status: "update" updated: 2024-12-03T06:22:27Z published: 2024-12-03T06:22:27Z canonical: "docs.zpesystems.com/nodegrid-serial-console-plus-en" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zpesystems.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Nodegrid Serial Console Plus - QSG - English ## **Quick Start Guide for Nodegrid Serial Console Plus** **Security Warning** *The Nodegrid Serial Console Plus (NSCP) provides extensive access to the devices attached to this equipment. As a result, care must be taken to avoid compromising your security policies.* From the factory, this equipment is shipped with the following settings: - DHCP, SSHv2, HTTPS – ENABLED - All Serial including USB– DISABLED - Ethernet, SFP+ – ENABLED - One default user with password: – **admin** / **admin** *ZPE requires changing the default passwords of admin and root, as well as carefully configuring security settings immediately after initial setup.* Please consult the *Nodegrid User Guide* for more information on security settings. Please consult the *NSCP* Safety Information before installation. ### **Nodegrid Serial Console Plus T48 shown** **![](https://cdn.document360.io/763c5fb1-b9af-4ccd-9ad6-cf28ae4cd5a3/Images/Documentation/NSCP(2).png)** ### **1 Rack mount your NSCP** For detailed rack mounting instructions, see the *Nodegrid User Guide*. ### **2 Connect to your network** Connect a ZPE-recommended CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable from the 10/100/1000BaseT port to your network. You may connect to either or both network ports for redundancy. ### **3 Connect to the serial console port** Using the ZPE’s RJ-45 console adaptor, connect a terminal or workstation to the serial console port on the NSCP. The NSCP will be configured using a terminal or terminal emulator with session settings of: 115200, 8, N,1, with no flow control. Alternatively, use the HDMI port. ### **4 Connect power cables and turn NSCP on** Connect the power cables to the appliance. Turn on the power switches. ### 5 Insert SIM card Insert SIM cards to connect the cellular modem. The NSCP device contains a single integrated modem. Where the modem operates over 5G connections connections. The SIM slots SIM A1 and SIM A2 are available in the NSCP device to allow SIMs to be active on either slot. Wherein SIM A1 is the primary slot that gets selected when the device boots up. If the SIM card is not present in the primary slot, the alternative slot is selected if SIM card is present. If a SIM card loses network connectivity, failover to the alternative slot occurs, if a SIM card is present. Ensure that the cards are oriented correctly in the slots as indicated in the following table: | Modem | SIM Slot | SIM Card Orientation | | --- | --- | --- | | **Single modem** | SIM A1 (Primary) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/763c5fb1-b9af-4ccd-9ad6-cf28ae4cd5a3/Images/Documentation/SIMa1(3).png) | | SIM A2 (Alternative) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/763c5fb1-b9af-4ccd-9ad6-cf28ae4cd5a3/Images/Documentation/SIMa2.png) | ### **6 Change admin password** Log in Nodegrid with admin/admin, then change admin password to your own password other than “admin”. ### **7 Configure network parameters** **NOTE:** *Skip to* ***step 6*** *if you have a DHCP environment. DHCP is the default IP configuration. If no DHCP server is available, please log in to Nodegrid SR via its console or HDMI port using* ***admin*** *credentials and configure a static IP address using CLI instructions as follows:* ```plaintext [admin@nodegrid /]# cd settings/network_connections/ETH0/ [admin@nodegrid ETH0]# set ipv4_mode=static [admin@nodegrid ETH0]# set ipv4_address=10.0.0.10 [admin@nodegrid ETH0]# set ipv4_bitmask=24 [admin@nodegrid ETH0]# set ipv4_gateway=10.0.0.1 [admin@nodegrid ETH0]# show name: ETH0 type: ethernet ethernet_interface = eth0 connect_automatically = yes set_as_primary_connection = yes enable_lldp = no ipv4_mode = static ipv4_address = 10.0.0.10 ipv4_bitmask = 24 ipv4_gateway = 10.0.0.1 ipv4_dns_server = ipv4_dns_search = ipv6_mode = address_auto_configuration ipv6_dns_server = ipv6_dns_search = ipv6_default_route_metric = 90 ipv6_ignore_obtained_default_gateway = no ipv6_ignore_obtained_dns_server = no [admin@nodegrid eth0]# commit [admin@nodegrid eth0]# exit ``` Login as root to change the root password. ### **7 Configure network, serial, and USB devices** **Note:** Your NSCP will respond over the network at **192.168.160.10** if your DHCP server fails or is unavailable. **Note:** To check your current IP address, connect to the NSCP console port and hit **Enter** at the login prompt until you see the IP address of ETH0 interface. To configure the NSCP for the first time via Network: a) Open a web browser (HTTP/S) and enter its IP address in the address field. Or start an SSH session to your NSCP’s IP address. b) Log in to your NSCP as admin. c) Set your NSCP basic configuration: - **Security** - **Security, Services** page: Select the desired services and Ports, cryptographic protocols and cipher suite levels. Click *Save* when finished. - **Authentication** page: add your Remote Authentication servers (AD, LDAP, Tacacs+, Radius and/or Kerberos). - **Authorization** page: create users groups, set profiles and assign devices - **Network** - **Network settings** tab: Set your desired Network and Interfaces parameters. Click *Save* for each submenu. - **Serial and USB** - **Managed Devices** tab: Set your desired port to Enable/Disable and configure the port settings. **Congratulations!** Your NSCP is now configured and ready to accept users and connections to its ports and interfaces. ### **8 Additional configuration** **NOTE:** We recommend that you set up a new Administrator account (in *admin* group with full privileges) and use the **new** account instead of the default *admin* account. **Add New Users** Click **Security** tab, **Local Accounts**, **Add**, set options, and **Save**. **Alerts & logging** Set and send alerts by email, SMS, and/or SNMP. **Power** Control network attached PDU power strips and server, network and storage devices. For advanced configuration options, how-tos and tips please refer to your *Nodegrid User Guide*. ## **Get technical updates** To automatically receive future firmware updates and technical information, sign up here: [*www.zpesystems.com/the-loop/*](https://zpesystems.com/the-loop/) --- By installing, copying, or otherwise using this device, you agree to be bound by the terms of the licensing, maintenance and sale agreements set forth on [www.zpesystems.com/docs/legal](http://www.zpesystems.com/docs/legal). If you do not agree to the terms of those agreements, do not install or use the Hardware and/or Software Product(s).