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Connecting to the Access Point Console Port

Connecting to the Access Point Console Port

The console port is enabled during power up for diagnostic and monitoring purposes, which might be
helpful if the access point is unable to associate to a controller. You can connect a PC to the console port
using a DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable.
Be careful when handling the access point, the bottom plate might be hot.
Caution
The Cisco part number for the DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable is AIR-CONCAB1200. Browse to
Note
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/ordering/index.shtml
Follow these steps to view the power up sequences by connecting to the access point console port:
Open the access point cover (refer to the
Step 1
Connect a nine-pin, female DB-9 to RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 console port on the access point and
Step 2
to the COM port on a computer. The location of the access point console port is shown in
Figure 4-2
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Set up a terminal emulator on your PC to communicate with the access point. Use the following settings
Step 3
for the terminal emulator connection: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
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to order a serial cable.
"Opening the Access Point Cover" section on page 2-11).
Figure 4-2.
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