What type of cable should you use to connect to the console port of a Cisco router?
How do I connect to the console and AUX port of my router? Show
I have an old Cisco router. How do I connect to the console and AUX port of my router? You need Cisco Console and AUX cables, respectively. They are normally shipped with the router. Cisco Console cable is normally a blue coloured cable and AUX cable is black. Please try to check if you have those cables. If you don't have them, then you will have to ask a friend to lend you one. Console cable is normally used to connect to the router using a terminal emulation program like HyperTerminal. AUX port is usually used to get dial-in access to the router. You connect one end of the console cable to the router, and other end to the serial interface of your PC. Once that is done, you can start your terminal emulation program (HyperTerminal comes by default with Windows). You will have to maintain the default settings, and once you get to the screen, press enter few times. You should get to the router command prompt. Telnet does require a vty password to be set. This is a safety measure from Cisco. If you don't set a password, then anyone can telnet to the router and change the configuration. For setting vty password on the router, you will need to type following commands: Router> enable Router# conf t Router(config)# line vty 0 4 Router(config-line)# password Router(config-line)# login Router(config-line)# exit Router(config)# exit Router#wr For getting dial-in access to the router, you will need to connect a modem to the AUX port of the router using Cisco AUX cable. Then you will need to connect a telephone line to this modem. Once this is done, you can use any utility like HyperTerminal to dial the number of the phone line and get console access to the router remotely. This was last published in November 2004 Dig Deeper on Network Infrastructure
Related Q&A from Nandan GijareCan I connect two computers through Ethernet on a WAN?Can I connect two computers through Ethernet on a WAN? Continue Reading Where to connect a switch -- Patch panel versus ports around the officeIs it possible to connect my switch directly to my patch panel rather than connecting the switch to the various ports around my office? Continue Reading Connecting a computer running HyperTerminal emulator software to the console port of a router lets you access router information and modify settings without using the device’s Web-based configuration utility. Many routers ship with the necessary console cables and adapter to facilitate a direct connection. If not, you’ll usually need an RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable with one or two adapters. RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable
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What cable is used for Cisco console port?The console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector. If you did not order a console cable, you need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to connect the switch console port to a PC console port.
What cable type would be used to connect a host to router console port?RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable
The RJ-45 rollover cable forms the core of the connection between the router's console port and your computer's serial port.
What type of cable is used to configure a Cisco router?What are Rolled Cables? In the Cisco world, a rolled cable is a cable used to manage a router or switch from the console port of that device. This cable is usually used when configuring one of these devices for the first time.
What is a console port cable?The Console Cable is used for the serial connection between your computer's serial port and the console port on your TP-Link switch or router to access the CLI (Command Line Interface) of the device.
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