This lab will focus on the ability to connect a PC to a router or a switch in order to establish a console session and observe the user interface. A console session allows the user to check or change the configuration of the switch or router and is the simplest method of connecting to one of these devices. This lab should be performed twice, once with a router and once with a switch to see the differences between the user interfaces. Start this lab with the equipment turned off and with cabling disconnected. Work in teams of two with one for the router and one for. | Cisco SrsTEMS Lab Establishing a Console Connection to a Router or Switch Straight-through cable Serial cable Rollover console Crossover cable Objective Create a console connection from a PC to a router and switch using the proper cable Configure HyperTerminal on the PC Observe the router and switch user interface Background Preparation This lab will focus on the ability to connect a PC to a router or a switch in order to establish a console session and observe the user interface. A console session allows the user to check or change the configuration of the switch or router and is the simplest method of connecting to one of these devices. This lab should be performed twice once with a router and once with a switch to see the differences between the user interfaces. Start this lab with the equipment turned off and with cabling disconnected. Work in teams of two with one for the router and one for the switch. The following resources will be required Workstation with a serial interface and HyperTerminal installed Ethernet 10BASE-T or Fast Ethernet switch Cisco Router Rollover or console cable for connecting the workstation to the router or switch 1 - 6 CCNA 1 Networking Basics v - Lab Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc. Step 1 Identify the Router Switch console connectors a. Examine the router or switch and locate the RJ-45 connector labeled Console . Step 2 Identify the computer serial interface which is COM 1 or 2 a. It should be a 9 or 25-pin male connector labeled serial or COM1. It may or may not be identified. Step 3 Locate the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter One side of the adapter connects to the PCs serial interface and the other to the RJ-45 rollover cable connector. If the serial interface on the PC or dumb terminal is a DB-25 an RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter will be needed. Both of these adapters typically come with a Cisco router or switch. Step 4 Locate or build a rollover cable Use a rollover cable. If necessary make one of adequate length to connect the .
