Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
The Cisco 809 ISR does not provide the standard Cisco RJ45 RS232 serial port for Console. Instead, a USB
Console port with a mini-Type B connector is provided. Connect a terminal or PC to the Console port either
to configure the software by using the CLI or to troubleshoot problems with the router.
To connect a terminal or PC to the Console port on the router and access the CLI, follow these steps:
Before you begin
Before you connect the router to the devices, install the router according to the instructions in
.
Step 1
Connect the mini-USB side of a cable to the USB Console port on the router. The following figure shows the mini-USB
location (
1
) for the Console port on the router.
Step 2
Connect the opposite end of the mini type B USB cable to the USB port on your laptop or PC.
Step 3
To communicate with the router, wait for your laptop or PC to discover the new device.
Step 4
If your laptop or PC warns you that you do not have the proper drivers to communicate with the router, you can obtain
them from your computers manufacturer, or go here:
https://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/Pages/
USBtoUARTBridgeVCPDrivers.aspx
Step 5
Run a Terminal Emulation App (such as Tera Term) from the PC. Select the “standard” serial Com Port (from the standard
or enhanced options), and configure it for 9600 Baud rate with no flow control
Connecting to DC Power
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
protective device is rated not greater than 10A Statement 1005
Warning
Connecting the Router
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Connecting the Router
Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port