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Lab 1.2.5 Connecting Console Interfaces

Objective

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Connect a PC to a router using a console or rollover cable.

Background/Preparation

A console cable is necessary to establish a console session in order to allow checking or changing

the configuration of the router. The following resources will be required:

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Workstation with a serial interface

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Cisco Router

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Console or rollover cable for connecting the workstation to the router

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Step 1 Identify connectors and components

a. Examine the router and locate the RJ-45 connector labeled Console.

Step 2 Identify the computer serial interface (COM 1 or 2)

a. Examine the computer and locate a 9-pin or 25-pin male connector labeled serial. It may or may

not be identified.

Step 3 Locate the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter

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Step 4 Locate or build a rollover cable

a. Use a console or rollover cable of adequate length to connect the router to one of the

workstations. Make a rollover cable if necessary.

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Step 5 Connect cabling components

a. Connect the console or rollover cable to the router console port, an RJ-45 connector. Next,

connect the other end of the console or rollover cable to the RJ-45 to DB-9 or RJ-45 to DB-25

adapter depending on the available PC serial port. Finally attach the adapter to a PC serial port,

either DB-9 or DB-25, depending on the computer.

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