Step 1
Configure the console device to match the following default port characteristics:
• 115200 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
Step 2
Connect and RJ45 rollover cable to a terminal, PC terminal emulator, or terminal server.
The RJ45 rollover cable is not part of the accessory kit.
Step 3
Route the RJ45 rollover cable as appropriate and connect the cable to the console port on the chassis.
If the console or modem cannot use an RJ45 connection, use the DB9F/RJ45F PC terminal adapter. Alternatively, you
can use an RJ45/DSUB F/F or RJ45/DSUB R/P adapter, but you must provide those adapters.
What to do next
You are ready to create the initial router configuration.
Connect the Management Interface
The management port (MGMT ETH) provides out-of-band management, which lets you to use the
command-line interface (CLI) to manage the router by its IP address. This port uses a 10/100/1000 Ethernet
connection with an RJ-45 interface.
To prevent an IP address conflict, do not connect the MGMT 100/1000 Ethernet port until the initial
configuration is complete.
Caution
Before you begin
You must have completed the initial router configuration.
Step 1
Connect a modular, RJ-45, UTP cable to the MGMT ETH port .
Step 2
Route the cable through the central slot in the cable management system.
Step 3
Connect the other end of the cable to a 100/1000 Ethernet port on a network device.
What to do next
You are ready to connect the interface ports to the network.
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Connect Router to the Network
Connect the Management Interface
