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connecting a cisco 851w to a laptop for practice
Fortune1
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Hi All
I have this 851w that I bought for practice. I would like to use it with a laptop that does not have a serial port. Someone told me to use an RJ45 Patch Cable, I tried that and it did not work. Please help me with what cable/connector to use, what port/console to use on the router to connect it to the laptop. Please help me out. Thanks in advance.
I have this 851w that I bought for practice. I would like to use it with a laptop that does not have a serial port. Someone told me to use an RJ45 Patch Cable, I tried that and it did not work. Please help me with what cable/connector to use, what port/console to use on the router to connect it to the laptop. Please help me out. Thanks in advance.
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burbankmarc
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You're gonna need a rollover cable that connects to your serial port. I found this on a quick google search for those who don't have serial connections:
https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-8126;jsessionid=37FC7CFA2BAE685BFCBCA004D4178378.node0 -
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fly351
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I like that USB converter, short and sweet. However, given most home labs I went with a Sabrent cable because you add 6 feet + your console cable, gives you that added stretch to your routers/switches
btw, if your running Win7 you will have to download the drivers from the manufactures website as they are not included on the CD.
Newegg.com - SABRENT SBT-USC6M USB to Serial (9-pin) DB-9 RS-232 Adapter CableCCNP :study: