[PLUG] Connecting to a Cisco 2500

[Charlie Schluting]

On 5/26/2005 3:38 PM, techmage wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I need to be gently reminded of how to connect to my Cisco 2500 router 
> using a roll-over cable to the serial port.
> 
> I have forgotten how to set it up. I know I have a working cable and 
> router.
> I believe I have a working serial port.
> Yet I can't see the Cisco's boot info.
> I was using minicom, and I think I configured everything right,but..
> 
> It would be very helpful to have someone remind me gently how to set it up.
> 


The settings for the serial port are likely wrong. Verify that you're using 
8N1, no flow control.
If you don't know what I mean.. Cisco's website has howto-style instructions 
for doing this in their public docs. :)

-Charlie