How To Console To Cisco Switch?
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1. Connect a laptop or PC to the console port on the switch using a console cable (RJ-45 to DB-9 or RJ-45 to USB).
2. Install and configure a terminal emulator software such as PuTTY or Tera Term.
3. Set up the serial connection on the terminal emulator software:
a. Set the serial line to COM1.
b. Set the speed (baud rate) to 9600.
c. Set the data bits to 8.
d. Set the parity to None.
e. Set the stop bits to 1.
f. Set the flow control to None.
4. Open the terminal emulator and press Enter a few times. You should see the prompt for the switch.
5. Log in to the switch using the user name and password configured for the switch.