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Do not connect the Console port to an Ethernet switch or a PoE power source. This may damage the
gateway.
Serial Console Port Adapter
A modular adapter can be used to convert the RJ-45 (female) connector to a DB9 (male) connector. Refer to
following figure for complete details.
Figure 4 RJ-45 (female) to DB9 (male) Modular Adapter Conversion
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USB Type-C Console Port
The HPE Aruba Networking 9114 Gateway has one USB type-C console port that provides console access for direct
local access. If both USB and RJ-45 console ports are connected, the USB connection takes precedence over the RJ-
45 console connection.
Using the USB Console Port
To use the USB type-C console port, follow these steps:
1. Download and install the USB driver file as follows:
a. Go to https://asp.arubanetworks.com.
b. Click on the Software & Document tab.
c. Under the Product section click Show All.
d. Select Aruba Mobility Gateways and click Apply.
e. Search Driver in the search box.
f. In the search result, according to your operating system, choose Windows Driver for USB Console
port or MacBook Driver for USB Console port.
g. Download and install the driver to your PC.
2. Use the USB Type C connector cable, which is included in the package, to connect the gateway and your PC.
a. Connect its Type A connector to a USB port on your PC.
b. Connect its Type C connector to the USB console port on the gateway.
Management Port
The HPE Aruba Networking 9114 Gateway has a 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Management (RJ-45) port.
The management port provides 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet access to the HPE Aruba Networking 9114 Gateway
CLI, SNMP, and Web interface for complete system management and troubleshooting. It can also be used to
connect to a separate management network.
The management port has a LINK/ACT LED on its left side, and a SPEED LED on its right side. During operation,
these LEDs provide status information as shown in the following table: