Cisco Systems 1710 6

6 Connect a PC to the Router (Optional)

This step is optional, and required only if you want to use the Cisco IOS CLI to configure or troubleshoot the router, instead of

SDM. To use CiscoIOS 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 1710 Security Router Software Configuration Guide describes how to configure the router using Cisco

IOS software.

Follow these steps to connect the router to a terminal or PC:

Step1 Connect the RJ-45 end of the console cable (included) to the CONSOLE port on the back panel of the router.

Figure2 Connecting a PC to the Router

Step2 Connect the DB-9 end of the console cable 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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CONSOLE

AUX

FDX100LINK

LNK

LINK

FDX

MOD OK

Console port

Console cable

To PC or terminal

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