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 | Cisco SrsTEMS Lab Connecting Console Interfaces Straight-through cable Serial cable Console Rollover Crossover cable 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 1 - 4 CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics v - Lab Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc. 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. u pin rr ijale Step 3 Locate the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter 2 - 4 CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics v - Lab Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc. 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. 3 - 4 CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics v - Lab Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems .
