Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port
RJ-45 Console Port
Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to the 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end to the
Step 1
switch console port
Figure C-1
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Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application
Step 2
such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or
terminal possible.
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port
Step 3
characteristics:
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Catalyst 2360 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
C-2
(Figure
C-1).
Connecting the RJ-45 Console Cable to the Catalyst 2360 Switch
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BA SE T
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RJ-45 console port
RJ-45-to-DB-9 cable
9600 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
None (flow control)
Appendix C
Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
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C O N S O
C O N S O
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100 -24 0~
PWR OK
1.5 -0.7 5A
,
50- 60H
z
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DB-9 adapter connected to PC serial port
100 -24 0~
PWR OK
1.5 -0.7 5A
,
50- 60H
z
3
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