45
Figure 43
Connecting the router and the PC through the console port
Before logging in to the router through the console port, use a console cable to connect the serial port of
your PC (or terminal) to the console port of your router.
When you remove the console cable, first unplug the RJ-45 end, and then the DB-9 end.
Setting up a configuration environment
1.
Select
Start
>
All Programs
>
Accessories
>
Communications
>
HyperTerminal
.
The
Connection Description
dialog box appears.
2.
Enter the name of the new connection in the
Name
field and click
OK
.
Figure 44
Connection description
3.
Select the serial port to be used from the
Connect using
list, and click
OK
.
