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Figure2-8 Connecting an Ethernet cable
Connecting the console cable and setting
terminal parameters
Connecting the console cable
CAUTION:
The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. To connect a PC to an operating router, first
connect the PC end. To disconnect a PC from an operating router, first disconnect the router end.
To connect the console cable:
1.
Select a configuration terminal, which can be an ASCII terminal with an RS-232 serial port or
a PC. (A PC is more commonly used.)
2.
Connect the DB-9 connector (female) of the console cable to the RS-232 serial port on the
configuration terminal and the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the router.