In the next section we will take a look at some basic router configuration commands. Now the fun part begins: configuring the router! Simply press enter and you’re done- you have successfully connected to a router via the console port. Eventually you will see a “Press RETURN to get started!” prompt. Note that if you are asked to enter a setup configuration, type NO and press RETURN. It can be a few minutes before it is complete, so have patience. This is a set of tests and checks to make sure your router is configured correctly and is running without problem.
What you should be seeing is the power-on self test, or POST. Lastly, make sure you powered your router off and back on correctly.
#Load a cisco router with hyperterminal windows 10 Pc
(A rollover cable from your PC console port to the router console port- which may require a RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter.) Also check to see if you followed the HyperTerminal instructions correctly. If nothing happens, check to see if your physical configuration is right. Now to show the power-on self test, or POST, power your router off and power it back on- if the screen begins cluttered with information, you’ll know everything was a success. The final result in each textbox should mimic the textboxes in the following screenshot. Be sure that you click “Restore defaults” or else the wrong configuration may be loaded. Now when you press OK, you will be presented with a new dialog. Also make sure all checkboxes are unchecked. Now in the resulting screen, make sure the COM port is selected next to the “Connect Using:” label. Start up HyperTerminal, and enter any connection name in the window that appears, then press OK. (From there it may be listed under a communications folder.) Note that Windows Vista users did not get blessed with HyperTerminal, and so thus it must be downloaded (for free) here.
Windows users, for instance, will find it in their Accessories folder under the Start Menu. What we will use in these examples is HyperTerminal. The differences aren’t too great, so there shouldn’t be too many troubles with this aspect.Īctually connecting to the IOS via our desktop requires special software. You should note that some commands will differ from router model to router model- but we’ll get more into this later. With each release, there are updates to how the router functions and accepts commands. Keep in mind that there are many different Cisco routers that have been developed. It is a proprietary kernel that performs the routing, switching, internetworking, and other telecommunication features. The Cisco Internetwork Operating System, referred to as the IOS, is the operating system of the router. Connecting to the Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) Note that you’ll most likely need an RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter if your PC’s console port won’t fit an Ethernet cable. We will take a look at how we connect to a router via the console port and setup a HyperTerminal session to configure the router directly.Īll you need to get started is a Cisco router with a console port, a rollover cable, and console port on the PC being used to program the router. But with this article we are only getting our feet wet. Routers are capable of sending and routing data on a dynamic level- no easy feat. Configuring a router sounds like a tough task.