Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series - Connecting the RJ-45 Console Port; Connecting the USB Console Port

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Connecting the RJ-45 Console Port

Procedure

Step 1 Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to the 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of the cable

to the switch console port.

Step 2 Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application

such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal

possible.

Step 3 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default

characteristics:

• 9600 baud

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• No parity

• None (flow control)

Step 4 Power on the switch as described in the switch getting started guide.

Step 5 The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt.

Connecting the USB Console Port

Procedure

Step 1 If you are connecting the switch USB console port to a Windows-based PC for the first time, install the USB

driver. See Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver, on page 55.

Step 2 Connect a USB cable to the PC USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the switch mini-B

(5-pin-connector) USB console port.

Step 3 Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application

such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal

possible.

Step 4 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default