Why console itself if it ain't working.... Just connect it to the aux port and you will be able to get in to the router...... For some strange reason (which only the Gurus can answer) I have the same problem on my 2502...I just use the aux port.... :-)
>From: "Mike Dickson" >Reply-To: "Mike Dickson" >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: 2nd try - 2501 console port doesn't like reverse telnet [7:37597] >Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 18:15:07 -0500 > >Gurus, > I posted this question a few days ago, but didn't get anywhere. I >thought I might try again with a slightly different explanation of the >problem. The last explanation got me a lots of kind advice about how to >setup and use a reverse telnet connection, but that's not what I need. > >I have 12 routers, mostly 25xx's with a couple 26xx's and a 4500, along >with >a Cat 5000. All of this equipment is connected to a 2511, which is serving >as an access server. The 2511 is configured to provide reverse telnet >connections into the console ports of my lab equipment. All of the 2511's >asynch lines are configured the same: > >line 1 16 > no exec > modem InOut > transport input all > >I am able to make a successful connection to all my equipment, except for >one 2501. With this 2501, I get an open response when attempting the >connection, but no further response to the connection. When I swap the >cable connection with another piece of equipment, the problem follows the >2501, not the asych line on the 2511, leading me to believe the problem >isn't the 2511 or the cable. I've telneted into the 2501 to do a show line >con 0, and compared it to the console port on a working router, and I don't >see any difference. > >The strange thing is, if I take the problem 2501 and connect the console >port to my computer's com1 port using a standard blue console cable, I can >connect to the port just fine! > >So my question is, what the difference between the 2511 2501 connection >and the com1 port 2501 connection? And why does this difference only >affect one router, and not the rest of the routers? > >Thanks > >Mike Dickson >MCSE+Internet, MCDBA, CCNP, CCDP >Dickson Network Designs >voice (512)-422-3192 fax (512) 394-0320 >www.dicksonnetworks.com _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=37601&t=37601 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
