Cisco Ccna 2 Router & Routing Basics v3.0 Instructor Lab Manual.pdf

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Lab 1.2.5 Connecting Console Interfaces – Instructor Version 1700

Objective

• Connect a PC to a router using a console or rollover cable.

Background/Preparation

A console cable is necessary to establish a console session in order to allow checking or changing

the configuration of the router. The following resources will be required:

• Workstation with a serial interface

• Cisco Router

• Console or rollover cable for connecting the workstation to the router

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Step 1 Identify connectors and components

a. Examine the router and locate the RJ-45 connector labeled Console.

Step 2 Identify the computer serial interface (COM 1 or 2)

a. Examine the computer and locate a 9-pin or 25-pin male connector labeled serial. It may or may

not be identified.

Step 3 Locate the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter

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Step 4 Locate or build a rollover cable

a. Use a rollover cable, making one if necessary of adequate length to connect the router to one of

the workstations.

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Step 5 Connect cabling components

a. Connect the rollover cable to the router console port, an RJ-45 connector. Next, connect the

other end of the rollover cable to the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter. Finally attach the adapter to a PC

serial port, either DB-9 or DB-25, depending on the computer.

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