I know I need a null modem cable, problem is I don't know what to do after
that. I'm not getting anything. Before I was getting garbage now I just get
my characters that I type in. Should I be doing something to connect to the
console? (Besides using the Null modem cable)
"Circusnuts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I had one of these Firmware 1924's in my lab awhile back. You need a =
> DB9 to DB9 Null Modem Cable. I think I bought mine from one of those =
> discount websites for 4.95 + $3 shipping. I suspect you only see garble =
> when consoling into the box. You get the appearance of misconfigured =
> Hypterm speeds setting.=20
>
> Good Luck
> Phil
>
> "Brad Ellis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message =
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> > Im guessing it's an older 1924? I had a similar problem a couple =
> years ago.
> > You need to get/make a different console cable. I think it's just a
> > null-modem cable, but I can't be 100% certain (memory just isnt what =
> it used
> > to be). Call TAC and get the cable-pinouts.
> >=20
> > Hope that helps.
> > -Brad Ellis
> > CCIE#5796
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> > ""Marco Rodrigues"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > > Hello group,
> > >
> > > I recently got a hold of a Catalyst WS-C1924C-A. I want to begin =
> the
> > > process of upgrading it to Enterprise edition. Problem is I can't =
> get a
> > > console on the switch. My original problem was getting something on =
> my
> > > HyperTerm/SecureCRT/tips/minicom whatever. I use to get garbage
> > characters.
> > > From recent threads I read that I have to get a hold of a null modem =
> cable
> > > which I have. Problem now is when I type something on the emulator I
> > > actually see my characters being typed in but I get no output on the
> > screen.
> > > The terminal setting are fine (9600 8N1). Should I be rebooting the
> > switch
> > > and doing something before startup? I've tried holding down the mode
> > button
> > > as it starts up and nothing. The documentation doesn't seem to =
> specify
> > > anything specific so that's what I'm asking here.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance!
> > >
> > >
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