Cisco Catalyst 2950 - Connecting to the Console Port

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Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Quick Installation
Connecting to the Console Port
Connecting to the Console Port
You can use the console port to perform the initial configuration. To connect the
switch console port to a PC, use the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable.
Follow these steps to connect the PC or terminal to the switch:
Step 1 Using the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into
the console port on the rear of a switch, as shown in Figure 1-2.
Step 2 Attach the DB-9 female DTE of the adapter cable to a PC serial port, or attach an
appropriate adapter to the terminal.
Figure 1-2 Connecting a Switch to a PC
1 Catalyst 2950 switch
2 Power cord
3 RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable
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