Yes, the software is called Linux. I do this exact thing and it works great! I have a digicard ($30 ebay) connected to a pentium 133 running linux. I setup minicom (Linux's answer to procomm) so when I type minicom router1 it goes to port 1 etc.
When I first start the session I type minicom router1 to go to router 1 then suspend the session [CTRL-A] - J and type minicom router2. I do this for all of the routers so I eventually have 8 concurrent sessions. To change between routers you simply type [CTRL-A] -J then at the prompt "fg #" where # is the session number you want (i.e. fg 4 will jump to router 4). I find this setup to be as quick as using a 2509 or 2511. Plus the Linux box becomes my TFTP, NTP, TACACS, and SYSLOG server for the pod. If you really want to get fancy, you can create a user account for each router and replace the startup shell in the /etc/passwd file with "/usr/bin/minicom router#". When you login to the account, minicom is automatically run dumping you right to the console port. Cool huh! Paul Borghese ----- Original Message ----- From: "Johan Hjalmarsson" To: Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 5:14 AM Subject: Reverse Telnet SW for PC? [7:37246] > Does anybody know if there's any software out there to turn a PC into a > "Cisco 2509"? > What I need is the abillity to telnet to the PC and get the telnet traffic > redirected out a COM port, just like reverse telnet in the Cisco. > One solution is of course to get a 2509, but for the moment my budget woun't > let me :-( and I've already got a PC with 8 COM ports. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=37263&t=37246 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
