Accessing the CLI Using a Directly-Connected Console
The CON port is an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous, serial connection with no-flow control and an RJ-45 connector. The CON port is located on the front panel of the chassis.
The following sections describe the procedure to access the control interface:
Connecting to the Console Port
Procedure
Step 1 |
Configure your terminal emulation software with the following settings:
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Step 2 |
Connect to the CON port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 DTE adapter or the RJ-45-to-DB-9 DTE adapter (labeled Terminal). |
Using the Console Interface
Procedure
Step 1 |
Enter the following command: Router>
enable
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Step 2 |
(Go to Step 3 if the enable password has not been configured.) At the password prompt, enter your system password:
When your password is accepted, the privileged EXEC mode prompt is displayed.
You now have access to the CLI in privileged EXEC mode and you can enter the necessary commands to complete your desired tasks. |
Step 3 |
If you enter the setup command, see “Using Cisco Setup Command Facility” in the “Initial Configuration” section of the Hardware Installation Guide for the Cisco 1100 Terminal Gateway. |
Step 4 |
To exit the console session, enter the quit command:
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