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Connecting Console Cables
Example:
root@usb-suse# cd /dev
root@usb-suse /dev# ls -ltr *ACM*
crw-r--r--
root@usb-suse /dev#
Step 4
Connect to the USB port with the following command followed by the router USB port speed
Example:
root@usb-suse /dev# screen /dev/ttyACM0 9600
To disconnect the Linux USB console from the Terminal window enter Ctrl-a followed by : then quit
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver
A USB device driver must be installed the first time a Microsoft Windows-based PC is connected to the USB
serial port on the router.
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver
This procedure shows how to install the Microsoft Windows XP USB driver. Download the driver for your
router model from the Tools and Resources Download Software site, USB Console Software category, at the
following URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/go/Redirect.x?mdfid=268437899
Step 1
Unzip the file Cisco_usbconsole_driver_X_X.zip (where X is a revision number).
Step 2
If using 32-bit Windows XP double-click the file setup.exe from the Windows_32 folder, or if using 64-bit Windows
XP double-click the file setup(x64).exe from the Windows_64 folder.
Step 3
The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins. Click Next.
Step 4
The Ready to Install the Program window appears. Click Install.
Step 5
The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish.
Step 6
Connect the USB cable to the PC and router USB console ports. The EN LED for the USB console port turns green, and
within a few moments the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow the instructions to complete the installation of
the driver.
The USB console is ready for use.
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