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.

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




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








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



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

Connect to port 3 in diagram to right