Cisco Systems OL-31454-01 manual Connecting to the Serial Port with Microsoft Windows

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Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the Router

Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem

Connecting to the Serial Port with Microsoft Windows

This section describes using Microsoft Windows to connect to the serial port.

Note Install the USB device driver before establishing a physical connection between the router and the PC using the USB Console cable plugged into the USB serial port, otherwise the connection will fail. See the “Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver” section on page 3-21.

Step 1 Connect the end of the console cable with the RJ-45 connector to the light blue console port on the router.

or

Connect a USB 5-pin mini USB Type-B to the USB console port, as shown in Figure 3-14 on page 3-19. If you are using the USB serial port for the first time on a Windows-based PC, install the USB driver now according to the instructions in the following sections.

•Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver

•Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver

•Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver

Note You cannot use the USB port and the EIA port concurrently. See the “Connecting to the Auxiliary Port” section on page 3-24. When the USB port is used, it takes priority over the RJ-45 EIA port.

Step 2 Connect the end of the cable with the DB-9 connector (or USB Type-A) to the terminal or PC. If your terminal or PC has a console port that does not accommodate a DB-9 connector, you must provide an appropriate adapter for that port.

Note To identify the COM port assigned to the USB console port, use the Control Panel to open the Device Manager, and expand the Ports section. The assigned COM port is shown in parenthesis at the end of the line with the following entry: Cisco USB System Management Console.

Step 3 To communicate with the router, start a terminal emulator application, such as Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal. This software should be configured with the following parameters:

•9600 baud

•8 data bits

•no parity

•1 stop bit

•no flow control

 

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Contents Cisco 2010 Connected Grid Router Hardware Installation Guide Page N T E N T S Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco CGR 2010 Routers Configuring the Router Verifying the Initial Configuration Objectives AudienceChapter Title Description OrganizationConventions Convention IndicationBewaar Deze Instructies Avvertenza Importanti Istruzioni Sulla Sicurezza Warnung Wichtige SicherheitshinweiseAviso Instruções Importantes DE Segurança Spara Dessa Anvisningar GEM Disse Anvisninger Xiii Xiv Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Searching for Cisco DocumentsXvi Chassis Views A P T E RHardware Features Overview of the Router Hardware FeaturesLocating Chassis Features and Functions Do not Remove During Network OperationGrwic Installation Options AUXGigabit Ethernet Ports Built-in Interface PortsGigabit Ethernet Ports SFP PortsUSB Console Port Removable and Interchangeable Modules and CardsGrid Router WAN Interface Cards Model Description Power SuppliesMemory Hot Swap Internal RPS1 Dual DC2Real-Time Clock LED IndicatorsSlot, Port, and Interface Information PSU 1 OK LEDColor Description SYSConsole EN ACTPSU USB CONSlot SpecificationsGE 0/0 Link OL-31454-01 Preparing for Router Installation Safety Recommendations Safety with Electricity Preventing Electrostatic Discharge DamageRack Requirements General Site RequirementsRouter Environmental Requirements Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations Power Guidelines and RequirementsNetwork Cabling Specifications Console Port ConnectionsAuxiliary Port Connections Preparing for Network ConnectionsUSB Serial Console Port Serial Connections Configuring Serial ConnectionsEthernet Connections Serial DTE or DCE DevicesDistance Limitations Signaling Standards SupportedDevice Type Gender Typical Devices Asynchronous/Synchronous Serial Module Baud Rates 56000 102 16.4 1544000 T1Creating a Site Log Installation ChecklistTask Verified by Date Preparing for Router Installation Creating a Site Log OL-31454-01 Installing and Connecting the Router OL-31454-01 What you Need to Know CLI Console AccessSlot and Port Numbers Before You Begin Unpacking the RouterRack-Mounting the Chassis Installing the Router in a RackCisco CGR 2010 router can only be mounted in a rack Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco CGR 2010 Routers PSU OK PWR-150W-HVMounting the Router in a Rack Mounting screwsConnecting AC Power Power-Supply ModulesModel Description Voltage Range Power-Input Terminal Designations Connecting AC Power Using Tie Wraps with the Strain Relief MechanismConnecting DC Power 10 Stripping the Input Power Source Wire Connecting DC Power 11 Using Tie Wraps with the Strain Relief Mechanism 12 CGR 2010 Power Terminal Cover Protecting the Terminal Block from ExposureReplacing Power Supplies and Redundant Power Supplies Shutting Off PowerReplacing the Cisco CGR 2010 Router Power Supply Port Type Cable Section Connecting to a Console Terminal or ModemSerial RJ-45 EIA RJ-45 Connecting to the Serial Port with Microsoft Windows Connecting to the Console Port with Mac OS Connect the OS X USB port to the routerConnecting to the Console Port with Linux To Disconnect the OS X USB Console from the Terminal WindowInstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB DriverInstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB DriverUsing the Add Remove Programs Utility Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver Using the Setup.exe ProgramConnecting to the Auxiliary Port AUXConnecting WAN and LAN Interfaces Connection Procedures and PrecautionsAuxiliary and Console Ports Ports and CablingPort or Connection Port Type, Color1 Cable Pin Signal Input/Output Identify a Rollover CableConsole Port Connection to a PC Signal Pin6shows the RJ-45 rolled console cable pinouts Console RJ-45 to RJ-45 Console Port Signaling and Cabling with a DB-9 AdapterSignal RJ-45 Pin DB-9 Pin Port DTE Rollover Cable8shows the pinout descriptions for the DB-25 connections Console Port Signaling and Cabling with a DB-25 AdapterRJ-45 to Console DB-25 Auxiliary Port Connection to a Modem Auxiliary Port Signaling and Cabling Using a DB-25 Adapter9provides the pinout description for the modem connection 10describes the alternative terminal and modem connections Alternative Terminal and Modem ConnectionsRJ-45 Cable Type Adapter Port EIA-232 DCE Ft m Female DB-25 Cable Type Length Connector TypeCAB-HD4-232FC CAB-HD4-232MTPinouts for the Synchronous/Asynchronous Cables Pin Signal Direction DescriptionRS-232 DB-25 Cable Pinouts Ltst RS-232 DB-9 Cable PinoutsRXC TxceRS-232 RJ-45 Cable Pinouts Pin Signal DescriptionSignal Ground Transmit DataChecklist for Power Up Powering up the RouterThis section covers the following topics Power Up Procedure Cisco Setup Command FacilityPerforming the Initial Configuration on the Router Verifying the Power Supply Side LED IndicationsBasic management setup configures only enough connectivity Using the Cisco Setup Command FacilityTo proceed using the setup command facility, enter yes Enter a hostname for the router this example uses myrouterFollowing configuration command script is created Summary of the available interfaces is displayedCompleting the Configuration User prompt is displayedUsing Cisco Configuration Professional Express Using Cisco IOS CLI-Manual ConfigurationPress Return to bring up the Router prompt Configuring the Router HostnameType enable to enter privileged Exec mode Following tasks are either required or optionalRestrictions Configuring the Enable and Enable Secret PasswordsCommand or Action Purpose ExampleBoot older boot ROMs that do not recognize the enable Optional Sets a local password to control access to variousBoot an older image of the Cisco IOS software or if you Secret commandConfiguring the Console Idle Privileged Exec Timeout Verify that you properly configured the idle privileged Configuring Gigabit and FastEthernet InterfacesDisplays the running configuration file Exec timeoutOptional Adds a description to an interface configuration Configuration modeSoftware configuration guide Description helps you remember what is attached toConfiguring the GigabitEthernet Interface Example Specifying a Default Route or Gateway of Last ResortConfiguring IP Routing and IP Protocols Sample Output for the show ip interface brief CommandDefault Network Default RoutesGateway of Last Resort Selects a network as a candidate route for computing Enables IP routingEstablishes a static route Gateway of last resortSpecifying a Default Route Example Sample Output for the show ip route CommandMake sure that you configure all vty lines on your Starts the line configuration command collection mode forVirtual terminal lines vty for remote console access Line vty ? commandLines for remote access Configuring the Auxiliary LineVerify that you properly configured the virtual terminal What to Do NextPrerequisites Verifying Network ConnectivityAuxiliary line Diagnoses initial network connectivity Connected host for each configured interface toTo test the vty line password, perform this step from a To verify connectivity, ping the next hop router orSaves the running configuration to the startup Saving Your Router ConfigurationSaving Backup Copies of Configuration and System Image ConfigurationCopying the Startup Configuration to a Tftp Server Example Copying from Flash Memory to a Tftp Server ExampleVerifying the Initial Configuration NvramInstalling and Upgrading Internal Modules Installing and Upgrading Internal Modules Safety Warnings Removing a Compact Flash Memory Card PSU OKRemoving the Compact Flash Cover Installing a Compact Flash Memory Card Compact Flash Memory Card Slot in Cisco CGRInstalling SFP Modules Laser Safety GuidelinesRemoving SFP Modules Connect the network cable to the SFP moduleDisconnecting SFP Latch Mechanisms Installing Grid Router WAN Interface Cards Installing Single-Wide GRWICsInstalling Double-Wide GRWICs Proper Installation of Multiple GRWICsRemoving the Slot Divider From the CGR 2010 Router 11 Installing the Switch Module in the CGR 2010 Router 12 The Double-Wide Grwic Installed in the CGR 2010 Router OL-31454-01

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