On pressing enter after making changes, HyperTerminal window gives you command line interface of the Cisco router or a switch.ġ0. Set baud rate as 9600, Data bits and stop bits as 8 and 1 respectively with no parityĨ. Hence check for port number in the device manager.ħ. Port number may vary every time you connect device. The port number helps system to communicate with the router or switch through Hyper Terminal.Ħ. A new window pops up asking for COM ports number. Enter desired name for the connection and click OKĤ. In communication section of Accessories, you will find HyperTerminal software.ģ. Then select programs followed by accessories.Ģ. In the absence of serial port use RJ-45 to USB console port and connect to USB port available on Computer.ġ.
Connect another end of the cable to the serial port of Computer.ģ. Connect one of end of console cable to the console port of routerĢ. HyperTerminal software, it is available by default in windows XP operating system.ġ. Proper cables must be taken during the selection of cable depending on the availability of ports.Ħ. In the absence of Serial port, one can make use of USB port present on the system.ĥ. A console cable for connecting a router to PC.Ĥ. If you are operating on Windows XP, follow these steps to configure Cisco router or switch using HyperTerminal.įollowing are the prerequisites for configuring router or switch using HyperTerminalĢ.
HyperTerminal helps to configure Cisco router or switch, monitor them and manage routers and switches. This software is readily available or pre-installed for the operating systems below Windows Vista.įor the operating systems above Windows XP, open source software called Putty,an open source, is available. HyperTerminal is emulator software that helps you to communicate with a router or switch through the console port.
How to use HyperTerminal Terminal Emulator on a Cisco Router or Switch