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2.
Connect the other end of the cable to the peer device.
3.
Examine the port LED status. For more information, see "
LED description
."
Figure 15
Connecting the router to a computer
Connecting a synchronous/asynchronous serial port cable
1.
Verify the port type of the peer device and choose a serial port cable of correct type.
2.
Plug the D28 end of the serial port cable into the D28 port of the SAE interface module.
If the WAN uses DDN line, connect the cable to the port of the CSU/DSU.
3.
Examine the LINK LED status. For more information, see "
LED description
."
Figure 16
Connecting a serial port cable
Connecting the console cable and setting terminal
parameters
Connecting the console cable
CAUTION:
When using a console cable to connect a PC to the router, first connect the DB-9 end of the console
cable to the PC serial port, and then connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the router
console port.
To connect the console cable, as shown in
Figure 17
:
1.
Select a console terminal, which can be an ASCII terminal with an RS232 serial port or a PC.
(A PC is more commonly used.)
