Cisco Systems 7609 manual OL-5079-04

Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router

Attaching the Interface Cables

To connect a terminal using a Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console cable, perform these steps:

Step 1 Place the console port mode switch in the out position.

Step 2 Connect to the port using the Supervisor Engine III cable and the appropriate adapter for the terminal connection.

Step 3 Position the cable in the cable guide (if installed). Make sure there are no sharp bends in the cable.

Step 4 Check the terminal documentation to determine the baud rate. The baud rate of the terminal must match the default baud rate (9600 baud) of the console port. Set up the terminal as follows:

•9600 baud

•8 data bits

•No parity

•2 stop bits

To connect a modem to the console port, perform these steps:

Step 1 Place the console port mode switch in the in position.

Step 2 Connect to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and the

RJ-45-to-DB-25 DCE adapter (labeled “Modem”).

Step 3 Position the cable in the cable guide (if installed). Make sure there are no sharp bends in the cable.

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