Cisco Systems OL-27407-01 manual Connecting a Modem to the Auxiliary Port

Chapter 3 Connecting the Router

Cisco 860, 880, 890 Series

When the terminal emulator establishes communications, the router prompt is displayed.

For more information on terminal emulation settings, see Applying Correct Terminal Emulator Settings for Console Connections.

Connecting a Modem to the Auxiliary Port

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

Step 1 Connect the RJ-45 end of the adapter cable to the Aux port on the router as shown in Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-12 Connecting a Modem to the Aux Port

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1	Aux port (RJ-45)	3	DB-9 to DB-25 modem adapter (if required)
2	Light blue console cable	4	Modem

Step 2 Connect the DB-9 end of the console cable to the DB-9 end of the modem adapter.

Step 3 Connect the DB-25 end of the modem adapter to the modem.

Step 4 Make sure that your modem and the router auxiliary port are configured for the same transmission speed (up to 115200 bits per second [b/s] is supported) and support mode control with data carrier detect (DCD) and data terminal ready (DTR).

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