connecting CISCO 2524 console

The document says,

To connect a PC running terminal emulation software to the console port, use the RJ-45 roll-over cable with the female RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter (labeled Terminal).

However, I don't have DB-9 port on my only PC. Is there any adapter like RJ-45-to-USB to workaround this?

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QHalo

This is what you need in conjuction with the blue Cisco rollover cable. There are probably cheaper models but this one is one that I've used and worked just fine.

Amazon.com: Aten Technologies UC232A USB to DB9 Serial Adapter: Electronics

johnifanx98

QHalo wrote: »

This is what you need in conjuction with the blue Cisco rollover cable. There are probably cheaper models but this one is one that I've used and worked just fine.

Amazon.com: Aten Technologies UC232A USB to DB9 Serial Adapter: Electronics

Thank you QHalo! But this stuff looks pricey. And I still need another RJ-45-DB9 adapter? The two adapters could cost me more than the router ...

QHalo

I don't follow what you mean. You have a blue Cisco rollover cable right? A rollover cable is dirt cheap on eBay. That adapter connects right into the rollover cable.

New 5FT Cisco Blue Console Rollover Cable DB9 To RJ45 | eBay

If you work in IT, go ask a networking guy if they have extras. Typically those rollover cables are a dime a dozen and networking guys have tons laying around.

The adapter, if you're gettting into networking at all going forward, is a worthy investment. Try finding a laptop with a Serial port these days. Not happening.

johnifanx98

QHalo wrote: »

I don't follow what you mean. You have a blue Cisco rollover cable right? A rollover cable is dirt cheap on eBay. That adapter connects right into the rollover cable.

New 5FT Cisco Blue Console Rollover Cable DB9 To RJ45 | eBay

If you work in IT, go ask a networking guy if they have extras. Typically those rollover cables are a dime a dozen and networking guys have tons laying around.

The adapter, if you're gettting into networking at all going forward, is a worthy investment. Try finding a laptop with a Serial port these days. Not happening.

Good deal... Just placed an order. thx a lot.

alxx

The easysync usb to serial adaptors also work well on mac, windows and linux.
[url=http://www.easysync-ltd.com/category/115/usb-to-rs232.html?&CurrencyID=1

I]USB to RS232[/url]f you need a windows terminal program have a look at tera term its free and a lot better than hyperterminal.
Could also use putty.