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Connecting the console cable and setting terminal parameters
Connecting the console cable
CAUTION:
When using a console cable to connect a PC to the router, first connect the DB-9 end of the console cable
to the PC serial port, and then connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the router console port.
To connect the console cable, as shown in
1.
Select a console terminal, which can be an ASCII terminal with an RS232 serial port or a PC. (A
PC is more commonly used.)
2.
Connect the DB-9 connector (female) of the console cable to the RS-232 serial port of the console
terminal and the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the router.
Figure 24 Connecting the console cable
Setting console terminal parameters
1.
Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal.
The Connection Description dialog box appears.
2.
Enter the name of the new connection in the Name field and click OK.
Figure
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