> > The management console port requires a cisco console cable, with an RJ45 on
> > one end and a 9-pin serial port on the other.
>
> So will it be obvious how to access it the serial ports once I plug it in; or
> else, will it show up in like 'removable drives'?
> --
> <:-)Mike(-:>
>
RJ45-end of console cable into Console port on switch, Serial-end into serial port of computer. Then use your favorite terminal software and configure it to access your serial port. IMPORTANT -> Be sure your terminal app is configured for 9600 8-N-1. Power on the switch, and you should see a fancy little text-based config menu pop up! I typically use Hyperterminal from a Windows laptop. But any terminal application will work. Many moons ago I used Telex (I think that's what it was called). I think I used minicom under Linux. That was like 10 years ago though.
-- Dorian
---------------------------------------------------
PLUG-discuss mailing list -
PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings:
http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss
(text/plain)