Cisco Systems CISCO1720 quick start Connect a PC to the Router, Connecting a PC to the Router

Connect a PC to the Router

To use Cisco IOS software to configure the router, it must be connected to a terminal or to a PC with terminal-emulation software. Terminal emulation software should be configured with the following settings: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity bits, and 1 stop bit. The Cisco 1700 Router Software Configuration Guide describes how to configure the router using Cisco IOS software.

Take the following steps to connect the router to one of these devices:

Step 1 Connect one end of the blue console cable (included) to the CONSOLE port on the router rear panel.

Step 2 Connect the RJ-45 end of the gray DB-9-to-RJ-45 adapter (included) to the unconnected end of the console cable.

Figure 4 Connecting a PC to the Router

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Console port

Console cable

To PC or terminal

Step 3 Connect the DB-9 end of the adapter to the console port (also called the serial port) on your PC. If this adapter does not fit your PC console port, you must provide an adapter that fits.

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