Connecting a console to the console port – Cisco 3800 Series User Manual

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Connecting a Console or Modem

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Connecting Cables to Cisco 3800 Series Routers

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This section describes how to connect a console to the console port and how to connect a modem to the
auxiliary port.

Connecting a Console to the Console Port

To connect a console (ASCII terminal or a PC running HyperTerminal or similar terminal emulation
software) to the console port on the router, follow these steps:

Step 1

Use the blue RJ-45-to-DB-9 console adapter cable to connect the router to a terminal. (See

Figure 22

and

Figure 23

.)

For information about cable pinouts, see the

Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications

document.

Note

On Cisco routers, the console port is color-coded blue.

Step 2

Configure your terminal or terminal emulation software for a data rate of 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity,
and 1 stop bit.

Note

Because hardware flow control is not possible on the console port, Cisco does not recommend
connecting modems to this port. Always connect modems to the auxiliary port.

Figure 22

Connecting a Computer to the Cisco 3825 Router Console Port

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