Connecting The Router To A Console Device - Juniper MX204 Hardware Manual

Connecting the Router to a Console Device

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Table 34: Out-of-Band Management Port on the MX204 Router
Callout
2
(See
Figure 39 on page 84)
To use a system console to configure and manage the router, connect it to the appropriate
port on the router. The console port is used to connect a laptop or console terminal
CON
to configure the router (see
port accepts a cable with an RJ-45 connector. One serial cable with an RJ-45 connector
and a DB-9 connector is provided with the router.
NOTE: Use shielded CAT5e cable for connecting the
on the MX204 router.
To connect a management console:
Turn off power to the console device.
1.
Plug the RJ-45 end of the serial cable (see
2.
the router.
Plug the female DB-9 end into the device's serial port.
3.
NOTE:
For console devices, configure the serial port to the following values:
Baud rate—9600
Parity—N
Data bits—8
Stop bits—1
Flow control—none
Figure 41: Console and Auxiliary Cable Connector
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Label Description
Dedicated management channel for
MGMT
device maintenance. It is also used by
system administrators to monitor and
manage the router remotely.
Figure 42 on page 86 and
Figure 41 on page
Figure 43 on page 86). The console
and
CON MGMT
85) into the
CON
ports
port on
85