How do I connect my Cisco router to my computer?

Connect a PC to a Cisco Router or Switch

1. Connect the 9 pin to RJ-45 adapter to the console cable.
2. Connect the 9 pin adapter to COM1 on your PC(If your PC only has USB ports and does not have a 9 pin serial port, you will need to purchase a USB to 9 pin serial converter).

How do I access my cisco router from my laptop?

To connect your laptop to the console port on your router:

1. Plug the serial DB-9 end of the console cable into the serial DB-9 port on your laptop.
2. Plug the Ethernet RJ-45 end of the console cable into the console port on the router.

How do I access my cisco router via console cable?

Access router command line interface using Windows laptop

1. Under Category, choose Session.
2. Under Connection type, choose Serial.
3. In the Serial line, enter the COM port on your laptop that is connected to the console port on your router, using the console cable.
4. Click Open.

Can you connect to a Cisco switch using Ethernet cable?

Ethernet switch port or hub. Use a cross-over cable to connect to a router interface. Connect the other end of the cable to the device. Excessively removing and installing a transceiver can shorten its life.

How do I connect my Cisco router to a USB console cable?

How to Connect Cisco Device via USB Cable Using Putty

1. Login to Cisco’s support site and download the Cisco USB Console driver.
2. Plug in USB cable to Cisco device and PC.
3. From your PC open Device Manage à Ports should now show the Cisco Serial (COM3) listed.

How do I convert RJ45 console to RJ45?

Instructions to Wire an RJ-45 Console Cable

1. Remove the screws on the cover of the DB9-to-RJ45 adapter kit and then remove the cover from the RJ45 connector.
2. Plug the wires that extend from the RJ45 connector into the back of the DB9 connector according to the pinout below:

What is USB to RJ45 cable used for?

The USB to Ethernet adapter allows you to convert a USB 2.0 port to a communication Ethernet port, ready to connect to your LAN or internet. This adapter is great for older computers without an ethernet port. with its compact size, it is portable and can be used on most internet ready devices.

How do I use Cisco USB console port?

Can you use an RJ45 as a console cable?

Each device has a console port which you can connect to using an Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector. Use the console port to connect the device to the console server or management console. The console port accepts a cable that has an RJ-45 connector.

How to connect to a Cisco standard console port (RJ-45)?

How to Connect to a Cisco Standard Console Port (RJ-45)? 1 Connect the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter (74-0495-01) into the laptop serial port. 2 Connect the RJ-45 roll-over cable (black or light blue) into the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter (74-0495-01). 3 Connect the other end of the RJ-45 Roll-Over cable into Cisco device’s console port. More

How do I connect my Cisco router to my laptop USB?

Connect the USB to serial adapter into the laptop USB port. Connect the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter (74-0495-01) to the USB to serial adapter. Connect the the RJ-45 roll-over cable (black or light blue) into the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter (74-0495-01). Connect the other end of the RJ-45 Roll-Over cable into the Cisco device’s console port.

What type of cable do I need for a Cisco router?

Cisco routers either have RJ-45-based or DB-25 DCE/DTE console and AUX ports. You can connect either a terminal (DTE) or a modem (DCE) to these ports. In either instance, you need both an RJ-45 cable and an RJ-45-to-DB-25 or RJ-45-to-DB-9 connector.

What type of RJ-45 cable is used with the Cisco 2509 router?

Note: CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC, the 8-port RJ-45 adapter that is used with the Cisco 2509, 2510, 2511, and 2512, is the same as a rolled cable. This cable is also known as Management Cable. *Cisco provides this cable with the 600, 800, 1600 and 1700 Series Routers.