HyperTerminal is a simple Windows-based terminal emulation program that can be used to connect to the console port on the router. A PC with HyperTerminal provides a keyboard and monitor for the router. Connecting to the console port with a rollover cable and using HyperTerminal is the most basic way to access a router for checking or changing its configuration. Set up a network similar to the one in the diagram. Any router that meets the interface requirements may be used. Possible routers include 800, 1600, 1700, 2500, 2600 routers, or a combination. The following resources will be required: • Workstation with a serial interface and HyperTerminal •. | Cisco SrsTEMS Lab Establishing a Console Session with HyperTerminal Straight-through cable Serial cable __ Console Rollover . Crossover cable Objective Connect a router and workstation using a console cable. Configure HyperTerminal to establish a console session with the router. Background Preparation HyperTerminal is a simple Windows-based terminal emulation program that can be used to connect to the console port on the router. A PC with HyperTerminal provides a keyboard and monitor for the router. Connecting to the console port with a rollover cable and using HyperTerminal is the most basic way to access a router for checking or changing its configuration. Set up a network similar to the one in the diagram. Any router that meets the interface requirements may be used. Possible routers include 800 1600 1700 2500 2600 routers or a combination. The following resources will be required Workstation with a serial interface and HyperTerminal Cisco Router Console rollover cable for connecting the workstation to the router Step 1 Basic Router Configuration a. Connect a rollover cable to the console port on the router and the other end to the PC with a DB-9 or DB-25 adapter to a COM port. This should be completed prior to powering on any devices. 1 - 4 CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics v - Lab Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc. Step 2 Start HyperTerminal program a. Turn on the computer and router. b. From the Widows taskbar locate the HyperTerminal program Start Programs Accessories Communications Hyper Terminal Step 3 Name the HyperTerminal Session a. At the Connection Description popup enter a name in the connection Name field and select OK. Step 4 Specify the computers connecting interface a. At the Connect To popup use the drop down arrow in the Connect using field to select COM1 and select OK. 2 - 4 CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics v - Lab Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc. Step 5 Specify the interface connection properties a. At the .
