Cisco 10720 Configuration Guide - Page 71

Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 10720 Internet Router Creating a Four-Node IEEE 802.17 RPR Mode Ring Connecting a Desktop Computer, Laptop, or Terminal to the Console or AUX Port When a desktop computer, laptop, or terminal is connected directly to the console port, you can always access the router at any privilege level without an enable password or enable secret global configuration command configured on the router. (See the "Assigning Passwords" section on page 3-33.) The AUX port requires an enable password or enable secret password configured on the router; otherwise, the desktop computer, laptop, or terminal cannot access the enable mode of the router. The asynchronous interface (interface async 1) can be configured for line 1, which is the AUX port. The AUX port can be connected to a modem. However, no asynchronous interface can be configured for the console port; therefore, the console port cannot connect to a modem. The console and AUX ports support different baud rates: • Console-9600 (non-configurable) • AUX-4800 to 115200 (configurable) To connect the router to a desktop computer, laptop, or terminal via the console or AUX port, perform the following: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist, and to the router or to a bare metal surface. (See the "Preventing Electrostatic Discharge" section on page 2-3.) Verify that the desktop computer, laptop, or terminal is turned off and disconnected from its power source. Attach the desktop computer, laptop, or terminal end of the RJ-45-to-DB9 female connector cable to the computer or terminal serial port on the router. Attach the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the router console or AUX port. Note For more information, refer to the Cabling Guide for Console and AUX Ports guidelines at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/701/14.html. Step 5 Configure the router and the desktop computer, laptop, or terminal using the default configuration values for the console port or AUX port. (See Table 3-3.) Table 3-3 Cisco 10720 Internet Router Default Port Configurations Function Speed Data bit Stop bit Parity Flow control Default Settings 9600 8 2 - - Step 6 Configure the desktop computer, laptop, or terminal serial port with the same port configuration values required by the router. (See Table 3-3.) 78-13062-10 Cisco 10720 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-21