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Q: Why you normal use console cable to configure switch?
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Why must you use a console connection to initially configure the switch why not to the switch via telnet or ssh?

If you've got a new switch, all basic settings must be configured using a console cable. SSHing or telnetting to a switch is imposible without an IP address. Therefore you must first configure all the basic settings via console.


When is a rollover cable used?

When you want to configure a switch and/or a router.


When rollover cable is used?

When you want to configure a switch and/or a router.


Straight- through cable is used to connect?

How can I configure straight through cable?


Is a rollover cable used for connecting a switch through its console port?

yes


Where is the ip address on a cisco switch for telnet?

The Cisco switches I have seen don't have an IP address by default. You have to connect to the switch with a console cable - one that connects to the console port on the switch, and to the serial port on the computer - and do some initial configuration, including the IP address.The Cisco switches I have seen don't have an IP address by default. You have to connect to the switch with a console cable - one that connects to the console port on the switch, and to the serial port on the computer - and do some initial configuration, including the IP address.The Cisco switches I have seen don't have an IP address by default. You have to connect to the switch with a console cable - one that connects to the console port on the switch, and to the serial port on the computer - and do some initial configuration, including the IP address.The Cisco switches I have seen don't have an IP address by default. You have to connect to the switch with a console cable - one that connects to the console port on the switch, and to the serial port on the computer - and do some initial configuration, including the IP address.


What type of RJ45 UTP cable do you use to connect a PC's COM port to a router or switch console?

crossover cable


Cable A is plugged into the console port on switch S1 What is required on the PC for a network technician to enter the initial configuration on S1?

Refer to the exhibit. Cable A is plugged into the console port on switch S1. What is required on the PC for a network technician to enter the initial configuration on S1?


You've just received a new Cisco router for your data center and it came with a roll over cable What can you do with this cable?

make a connection from the router's console port to your laptop's serial port and configure the router from your laptop.


Can a damaged HDMI cable cause a game console not to have sound?

not sure if it does just switch back to scart


How do you shutdown a Cisco switch port?

If you want to shutdown a port on a Cisco 2960 Catalyst Switch you will need to connect to the router (either SSH, TelNet or connect using the Console cable) and enter the interface you want to shutdown. You will then need to enter the shutdowncommand. An example is given below for Fast Ethernet 0/2Router> enableRouter# configure terminalRouter(config)# interface fa0/2Router(config-if)# shutdown


What type of network cable is used between an Ethernet port and a console port?

Console cable. DB4