Cisco Systems Cisco 1711, Cisco 1712 manual Connecting a PC to the Router’s Console Port

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Chapter 2 Installation

Optional Installation Steps

Connecting a PC to the Router’s Console Port

If you want to configure the router by using the Cisco IOS command-line interface, you must connect the router console port to a terminal or PC. The cable and adapter required for this connection are included with the router.

To configure the router by using a PC, the PC must have some type of terminal emulation software installed. The software should be configured with the following parameters:

•9600 baud

•8 data bits

•No parity bits

•1 stop bit

Note Refer to the Cisco 1700 Router Software Configuration Guide for detailed information about configuring the router using Cisco IOS software.

To connect the Cisco 1711 or Cisco 1712 Security Access router to a terminal or PC, follow these steps:

Step 1 Connect the blue console cable to the blue console port on the back of the router, as shown in Figure 2-5 on page 2-12.

 

 

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Contents Before Installing the Router InstallationConnecting the Router to Your Local Network Installation Connecting the Router to Your Local Network 10/100 Ethernet port Connecting the Router to the Local NetworkStraight-through Ethernet cable Cable modem/DSL hub Connecting the Router to Your Service Provider’s EquipmentRJ-45 Connecting Networked Devices to the Router’s Switch PortsConnecting Power to the Router Installation Connecting Power to the Router Connecting the Power Supply Optional Installation Steps Verifying Your InstallationConnecting a PC to the Router’s Console Port To PC or terminal Connecting a Modem on the AUX PortBlue console cable Console portConsole cable DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter AUX port RJ-45 ModemWall-Mount Brackets-Bottom of Router Wall-MountingStacking the Router Assembling Stacking Clip and Fastener Stacking the Router Cisco Unstacking the RouterInstallation Optional Installation Steps OL-4050-02
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