How to Use a Console Cable (Full Details)

In this step-by-step tutorial you will learn how to setup, configure and connect to a network device using a console cable and PuTTy.

You will also learn how to find the correct settings for your network device, and what to do if your console adapter is not being identified by your machine.

[zitoschouten]

On the second day god created this dude who made a instructional video without additional bs.

[ranjanadissanayaka]

Very clear and to the point instructions. Thank very much.

[LserBoi-ly]

Thank you so much! Really great video not boring at all and absorbed everything that i needed.

[arunanzan]

Thank you so much for the sharing good information with us

[blindalzaga]

What happens when the switch/router doesn't have rj45 console but rss232?
I made the connection but putty does not respond

[akshaysharma-ppec]

Can you please provide me link through which I can download the drivers

[waysofexcersies]

Why the comm port if different for many systems/computers. ?

[vanpeters]

Is management port the same as console port

[smith]

Can we use USB console cable? insted of RS-232 console cable?

[pressgurkan]

I cannot find the vendors webpage - can you provide a link

[vermilion]

Can I use this cable to connect an old laptop to the internet by using it like an ordinary Ethernet cable?

[fur]

0:26 If i already have an RS-232 on my computer, why do i need a USB to RS-232 adapter?

[utube]

Where is vendor's webpage to download drivers

[mvol]

Ok, now connect to a switch that only has a serial console port