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Installing the Cisco NCS 4216
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What to Do Next
Connecting to the Console Port using Mac OS X
This procedure describes how to connect a Mac OS X system USB port to the console using the built in OS
X Terminal utility.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. Use the Finder to go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.
2. Connect the OS X USB port to the router.
3. Enter the following commands to find the OS X USB port number:
4. Connect to the USB port with the following command followed by the router USB port speed
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1
Use the Finder to go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.
Step 2
Connect the OS X USB port to the router.
Step 3
Enter the following commands to find the OS X USB port number:
Example:
macbook:user$ cd /dev
macbook:user$ ls -ltr /dev/*usb*
crw-rw-rw-
1 root
Step 4
Connect to the USB port with the following command followed by the router USB port speed
Example:
macbook:user$ screen /dev/tty.usbmodem1a21 9600
To disconnect the OS X USB console from the Terminal window
Enter Ctrl-a followed by Ctrl-\
USB Type-A console port
USB Type-A
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Cisco NCS 4216 Hardware Installation Guide
Connecting Console Cables
USB 5-pin mini USB
Type-B to USB Type-A
console cable
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