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Instructions on how gain console access on WiscNet Managed CPE's. This may be required if there is some sort of failure or troubleshooting required on the device.

Software

Many terminal applications are available. Some examples below. All will be configured as: 

  • COM port: varies
  • Speed: 9600
  • Data Bits: 8
  • Stop Bits: 1
  • Flow Control: 1


Windows

Putty

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Mac






ASR920

ASR920 supports two methods of console connectivity. "Serial Port" connects to port 8 below. "USB Port" connects to port 17 below.


Serial port


Port 8 on diagram. Requires:

  1. Cisco ARS-CONS-KIT adapter USB-A to RJ45 female
  2. RS232 port on laptop/PC. Traditionally a USB to DE9 cable
  3. Cisco rollover console cable. Traditionally RJ45 male to DB-9 female, light blue

Note that items 2 and 3 above are sometimes consolidated in to a single USB-A or USB-C to RJ45 male cable

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Connect to port 8 on diagram above (pictured connected on right)

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Set terminal software to 9600-N-8-1




USB port


Port 17 on diagram. Requires:

  1. USB-A to USB-A cable, such as Monoprice 5443
  2. Drivers: asr-9xx_usbconsole_drivers.zip








ME3400

Serial port


Requires

  1. RS232 port on laptop/PC. Traditionally a USB to DE9 cable
  2. Cisco rollover console cable. Traditionally RJ45 male to DB-9 female
  3. Note that above are sometimes consolidated in to a single USB-A or USB-C to RJ45 male cable

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Connect to port 3 in diagram to right