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Cisco 819 Integrated Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3      Connecting the Router
  Connecting a Modem to the Console Port
Terminal Emulator Settings
Use the following settings for the terminal emulator connection: 
  • 9600 baud
  • 8 data bits, no parity
  • 1 stop bit
  • No flow control 
When the terminal emulator establishes communications, the router prompt is displayed.
For more information on terminal emulation settings, see Applying Correct Terminal Emulator Settings 
for Console Connections.
Connecting a Modem to the Console Port
To connect a modem to the router, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect the RJ-45 end of the adapter cable to the Console port on the router as shown in Figure 3-4. 
Figure 3-4 Connecting a Modem to the Console Port
Step 2 Connect the DB-9 end of the console cable to the DB-9 end of the modem adapter. 
Step 3 Connect the DB-25 end of the modem adapter to the modem.
Step 4 Make sure that your modem and the router console port are configured for the same transmission speed 
(up to 115200 b/s is supported) and support mode control with data carrier detect (DCD) and data 
terminal ready (DTR).