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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 A terminal applications is required. Many choices exist, some examples below. All will be configured as: 

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

ASR920

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

RS232 Serial port	Image
Port 8 on diagram. Requires This is a USB-A shaped RS232 port (traditionally DB9/RJ45) and is NOT an actual USB port. Using this port requires: Cisco ARS A920-CONS-KIT-S adapter USB-A to RJ45 female RS232 port on laptop/PC. Traditionally a USB to DE9 cable Cisco rollover console cable. Traditionally RJ45 male to DB-9 female, light blue Note that Info items 2 and 3 above are sometimes consolidated in to a single USB-A or USB-C to RJ45 male cable Image Removed + Image Removed OR Image Removed + Image Removed	Image Added and Image Added OR Image Added and Image Added
Connect to port 8 on diagram above (pictured connected on right - lower device)
Set terminal software to 9600-N-8-1
USB port
Port 17 on diagram above. Requires: USB-A to USB-A cable, such as Monoprice 5443 Drivers:   asr-9xx_usbconsole_drivers.zip

ME3400

RS232 Serial port
Requires RS232 port on laptop/PC. Traditionally a USB to DE9 cable Cisco rollover console cable. Traditionally RJ45 male to DB-9 female Note that above are sometimes consolidated in to a single USB-A or USB-C to RJ45 male cable	Image RemovedImage Added OR Image Added
Connect to port 3 in diagram to right	Image Added