Like Cisco routers, most Cisco switches run IOS, and can be configured in a similar way. Older non-IOS switches still use the console port to configure them, just like the routers.
With a rollover cable, and the proper adapters on either end connected to the console port and your computer's serial port. You'll need an application on your computer to interface with it. Generally Hyperterminal works well. If you're Mac/Unix, you can use "screen".
Most inexpensive switches do not have the capability to log into them because they don't need to be managed or configured. For managed switches that do, either the use of Telnet protocol or a console port will allow access to the switch.
Use the console port to locally access the switch from a serial or USB interface of the PC.
You can use scp (depending on the IOS version), or you can use Xmodem over the console line.It's usually easier to setup a tftp server on a random PC or laptop, though.
Should you start a Cisco router sans config (as is the case when you first purchase it), then it will not do anything but power on - yet. You must attach a cable to the console port of the router on one end, and the serial port of your computer at the other. This can also be done using a rollover cable to connect the router's console port to your computer's ethernet port. Once connected, you can use HyperTerminal, Cutecom, or another serial communication terminal program to see the console input.output from the router. It will ask you if you would like to enter the initial configuration script. Type yes and work from there!
A rollover cable is used in a networking environment where a router/switch is to be configured from a computer. One end is wired one way but on the other it is reversed. You would typically use one end into a serial port on a PC and the other into the console port of the switch/router. It is common within cisco configurations. Hope I helped
A serial cable used to attach to a piece of computer equipment that does not have normal input and outputs e.g. keyboard and monitor. You use another computer to attach to the first via the serial port and cable and use a communications program to use the first computer's operating system. Medium to upper level Cisco and HP routers all have a console port for serial access.
A Cisco transceiver is used to link a port with another network. Cisco transceivers are sold on Amazon and retail for about $60.00 US Dollars and includes free shipping.
Cisco business grade routers and switches use what is called IOS its a command based os meaning you have to enter commands to configure. There are console ports you can connect to a computer to a router where you can have direct access with the router via putty or hyper terminal (there might be more programs). once you set up like this you have access to the ios command line interface.
The full name of CCNA is Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cisco Certified Network Engineer, and Cisco (Cisco) is the world's largest network equipment company. CCNA is the primary technical certificate in the Cisco certification system. CCNA belongs to Cisco's after-sales engineer certification, which mainly involves the basis of network protocols and the basic configuration of Cisco routers and switches. If you want to pass CCNA, you must master: Cisco network foundation and commonly used network protocols The establishment of a virtual local area network and the comprehensive use of routing and switching Implementation of dynamic routing and instance configuration Configuration and use of ISDN Understanding of switches and system configuration Cisco common configuration and interface settings Basic connections and basic components of Cisco routers Static routing learning and instance configuration
A rollover cable with a RJ-45 connector will plug into a console port on a Cisco device, the other end can be a DB-9 connector or another RJ-45 that can plug into an adapter.
no, it plugs into the back of the console, in the usb port.