05-15-2007 12:00 PM - edited 03-05-2019 04:05 PM
Hi
I just connectected comm-server 2511 to 2x 2610 router with async cable 8rj>45.. ethernet 1 goes to R1 and ethernet 2 goes to R2.. now I have 2950 switch that have only console port how do I connect the 2950 switch to the 2511 comm-server since it does not have any ethernet, my console port on 2511 is connected to my pc ..
thanks
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05-15-2007 12:12 PM
Hi,
Use one of the Async interfaces from the comm-server to connect to the console port of the 2950.
HTH,
Mohammed Mahmoud.
05-15-2007 01:19 PM
Hi,
You are always welcomed :)
First use the CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC cable to connect all your devices to the comm-server to have console access to all your devices, afterwards we can discuss your lab needs and topology.
HTH, please do rate all helpful replies,
Mohammed Mahmoud.
05-15-2007 01:40 PM
Hi Karim,
I am very glade that you are enjoying your lab :)
Just to refresh you, here you are all that you need on the comm-server:
interface loopback 0
ip address x.x.x.x y.y.y.y
line 1 16
transport input telnet
stopbits 1
and then do the reverse telnet:
telnet x.x.x.x 2nnn
where nnn = the line number, ex: if 8 then nnn = 008.
Before doing this do show line, and make sure that there is no * beside the line before doing this, and if there is a * do clear line x until the * disappear.
Take care and enjoy, and i am waiting for your next question :)
HTH,
Mohammed Mahmoud.
05-15-2007 12:12 PM
Hi,
Use one of the Async interfaces from the comm-server to connect to the console port of the 2950.
HTH,
Mohammed Mahmoud.
05-15-2007 12:23 PM
hi again mohammed
what cable should I use ? it looks like the async interface have more pins. is this some combination of cable that I need to use..
Thanks
05-15-2007 12:42 PM
Hi,
You should be using the CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC cable, and since the CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC cable is itself rolled, you can connect each cable directly to the console ports of devices with the RJ-45 interfaces.
HTH, please do rate all helpful replies,
Mohammed Mahmoud.
05-15-2007 12:58 PM
Thanks .. I did that .. but when I do show cdp neighbors detail , I am not seeing anything . I get
2511sw#show cdp neighbors
Capability Codes: R - Router, T - Trans Bridge, B - Source Route Bridge
S - Switch, H - Host, I - IGMP, r - Repeater
Device ID Local Intrfce Holdtme Capability Platform Port ID
am I suppose to see R1 and 2950sw ? or this require more config ON ( R1 and 2950sw )
Thanks
05-15-2007 01:07 PM
Hi,
CDP don't run over console ports, accordingly it won't show CDP neighbors in this manner.
HTH, please do rate all helpful replies,
Mohammed Mahmoud.
05-15-2007 01:11 PM
lol.. thanks MO. you know that I was comming with more questions here it is ...
how I am suppose to connect to those router ?
I was going to create new conversation on since you already answered my hardware question..
Thanks
05-15-2007 01:19 PM
Hi,
You are always welcomed :)
First use the CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC cable to connect all your devices to the comm-server to have console access to all your devices, afterwards we can discuss your lab needs and topology.
HTH, please do rate all helpful replies,
Mohammed Mahmoud.
05-15-2007 01:35 PM
just to let you know Mo . I just find out from last notes that I need to configure the loopbac0 Interface.. I am in the porocess of doing that ... hope things will work .. Thanks for you help
karim
05-15-2007 01:40 PM
Hi Karim,
I am very glade that you are enjoying your lab :)
Just to refresh you, here you are all that you need on the comm-server:
interface loopback 0
ip address x.x.x.x y.y.y.y
line 1 16
transport input telnet
stopbits 1
and then do the reverse telnet:
telnet x.x.x.x 2nnn
where nnn = the line number, ex: if 8 then nnn = 008.
Before doing this do show line, and make sure that there is no * beside the line before doing this, and if there is a * do clear line x until the * disappear.
Take care and enjoy, and i am waiting for your next question :)
HTH,
Mohammed Mahmoud.
05-15-2007 01:58 PM
Hey Mo
here is what I did
interface loopback 192.168.10.10 255.255.255.0
line 1 16
line transport telnet
2511sw#telnet 192.168.10.10 2001
Trying 192.168.10.10, 2001 ...
% Connection refused by remote host
I did ip host r1 2001 192.168.10.10
..stillgeting the same error..
I did clear line 1
still getting * on 0 1 and 2
2511sw#show session
% No connections open
2511sw#
05-15-2007 11:26 PM
Hi Karim,
Please past your entire configuration, show ip interface brief and sh line.
BR,
Mohammed Mahmoud.
05-16-2007 01:44 PM
Mo . you know I add no exec.. to the config and now I am able to connect to r1.. I am not near the lab today .. but will let you know if any questions ..
thanks /
05-16-2007 01:55 PM
Hi Karim,
I am glade it worked out, but this is not logical as "no exec" is just used for security measures ensuring that the line never becomes unavailable due to a rogue EXEC process (To insure that unwanted signals from the attached device can't launch an EXEC session to the comm-server).
Please use this document as a reference, and please never hesitate for further questions:
Configuring a Terminal/Comm Server
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk801/tk36/technologies_configuration_example09186a008014f8e7.shtml
And again, please do enjoy your lab :)
HTH, please do rate all helpful replies,
Mohammed Mahmoud.
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