Configuring Cisco 2610 Router

[GSXRSRAD1000]

Hello All,

I am currently pursuing my CCNA. I have taken the Intro to Cisco Networking and the 5 day ICND classes. I am preparing to take the exam in couple of weeks and I wanted to practice the commands I learned in class for the simulation portion of the test. I barrowed a 2610 router and a 1900 switch. Both of these are Ethernet based. I want to begin configuring this equipment and I have hooked the console ports (ethernet) to my PCs, but when I use hyperterminal, I can not get in because I do not know what the IP Address is nor the port. I am guessing for telnet I keep the default port of 23, but does anyone know how to get in without knowing the ip, or how to set an ip not knowing the original ip? Does this make sense? Any how any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Paul

 

[computerhighguy]

You need to really study. The console cable is not an ethernet cable. It hooks into the special dongly on the serial port. In hyperterminal, you want to select the COM port (probably COM1), and set it to

9600
8
N
1
No Flow Control.

This is true for pretty much every Cisco device they make (pretty much).

The console cable (light blue now a days, black back in the day), does not have the special twists of a cat 5 and I believe don't pin out the same (never tried so I could be wrong). Either way, you wouln't want to use it for an ethernet cable anyway. Once you connect to the device, press enter and you should get a consolde prompt (versus a VTY prompt). You don't need the IP address to use the console. Heck, it may not even have an IP address.

 

[GSXRSRAD1000]

Yeah, I am new at this so gimme a break man. Any how I have been doing research and more reading and I believe I need a Roll over cable and I do not have a dongly port because the Router I am using is a 2610 which is mostely ethernet. The only Serial looking port is next to and Ethernet port labled Ethernet 0 and that's not gonna do it. I am going to get my hands on a roll over cable and try that.

 

[computerhighguy]

Not giving you a hard time. Just saying that hooking up to the console is usually step number 1 when learning about Cisco. The cable you need is a flat cable (either blue or black, depending on how old it is). The console port is clearly labeled on the router. The other end of the cable is connected to your serial port by a RJ45 to DB9 converter (the dongly thing). Some of the new blue cables that it built in, some don't. The information I gave you, however, is correct and is how you will hook up to the console of the router.

You pretty much have to have one for the following reasons.

1) if the router doesn't boot properly, you can't connect to it
2) If the ethernet port goes down or is shut down, you can't connect to it.
3) Out of band management is always preferable when "messing around" with a device. You could easily lock yourself out of the inbound management. I know I have.

 

[supatech]

FYI I agree with computerhighguy sound like you need to study or trying to pass the test would be a waste of your money. Its great you are trying to apply the things you have read to actual hardware. the 2610 does have a console port. The serial end (DB9) connects to your pc. Almost every cisco device has a console port.

here is a picture of a 2600 you can see the console port

it is usually lite blue.

http://www.atlanticequipment.com/images/23/P0006604.jpg

good luck

To answer you original question #>show cdp neighbors (as long as the other devices have it disabled) will show you directly connected cisco equipment.

#>show cdp neighbors detail will give you more info ie ip addresses

Once you get your console problem fixed, give it a try.



CCNA MCSE MCP NET+ A+ Security+

 

[pmesjar]

One more point about your console cable - you can make yourself one from typical UTP Cat5. Just order the pins on one end of the cable according EIA/TIA-568-A or EIA/TIA-568-B and the other end should be mirror image of your first end.

About that 1900 switch - if you can, get yourself 2950. 1900 are pretty old and use different command syntax from most new Catalyst switches, which are now IOS-based. Also on the 640-801 exam there will be no questions from 1900. Yes you can learn basics just by using 1900, however I don't think that will be enough to pass the exam.

Haven't you considered Cisco Networking Academy Program? You can visit the web at:

http://cisco.netacad.net

This is a great place to start learning about networking stuff in general, you also get lots of hours practising on new Cisco equipment (2600 routers and 2950 switches), and qualified instructor will be there to help you on your way to networking. I am saying that because I am working as an instructor of this program

Have a great time studying for the CCNA

Peter Mesjar
CCNP, A+ certified
pmesjar@centrum.sk

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.