Cisco Systems CISCO1841-HSEC/K9-RF manual Connecting to the Console Port

Chapter 6 Cable Connection Procedures for Cisco 1800 Series Routers (Modular)

Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem

Connecting to the Console Port

To configure the router through the Cisco IOS CLI, you must connect the router console port to a terminal or PC. The cable required for this connection is included with the router.

The PC must have HyperTerminal or similar terminal emulation software installed. The software should be configured with the following parameters: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no mode control. See Cisco 1800 series router software configuration documents on Cisco.com for detailed information about using Cisco IOS software for configuring the router.

To connect the router to a terminal or PC, follow these steps:

Step 1 Connect the end of the light blue console cable with the RJ-45 connector to the light blue console port on the router, as shown in Figure 6-1.

Figure 6-1 Connecting the Console Cable to the Router

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Step 2 Connect the end of the cable with the DB-9 connector 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. (A DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter is provided with your router.)

Note Because mode control is not possible on the console port, we do not recommend connecting modems to the console port. Modems should always be connected to the auxiliary port.

Connecting to the Auxiliary Port

When a modem is connected to the auxiliary port, a remote user can dial in to the router and configure it. Use the light blue console cable and the DB-9-to-DB-25 connector adapter that came in the router accessory kit.

To connect a modem to the router, follow these steps:

Cisco 1800 Series Routers (Modular) Hardware Installation Guide

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