Cisco PRP-2 Installation And Configuration Manual page 50

Configuring Interfaces on the PRP-3
Establishing a Connection Through a Terminal Server
A terminal server connection provides a way to access the Console port from a remote location. It is less
expensive to connect to the router through the Management Ethernet interface (because you do not have
the additional cost of a terminal server). However, if you need to perform tasks that require Console port
access from a remote location, a terminal server is the best connection method.
The procedure for connecting to the router through a terminal server is similar to the procedure for
directly connecting through the Console port. For both connection types, the physical connection takes
place through the Console port. The difference is that the terminal server connects directly to the Console
port, and you must use a Telnet session to establish communications through the terminal server to the
router.
To establish a connection through a terminal server, perform the following procedure:
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Install and configure the terminal server.
Connect the terminal server to the Console port of the target RP or DRP.
Power on the router.
Identify the target RP or DRP.
telnet access-server-address port
Press Enter.
Log in to the router.
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