Vik, you need a db-60 to db-60 DCE/DTE cable to connect the two routers back to back. A DCE/DTE cable is wired so that one end is recognized as DTE equipment and the other end is wired to be recognized as DTE equipment. You can check which end is connected to an interface by using the command show controllers serial x.
Normally the interfaces would be connected to a phone company DSx line which provides clocking. Since you will not have the clocking provided by the line you will need to set one router to provide this feature. The clocking will be established on the router that has the DCE cable end attached to it. There are lots of places that sell them for under $30.00. I have had good service from http://kg2.com/. disclaimer "not associated with them in any way, yada yada yada" just a satisfied customer. Im sure that others can provide equally good sources for the cables. Rick On Sat, 16 Mar 2002, Vik D wrote: :Hi can anyone provide a brief but simple explanation of the cabling :standards involved. The reason I am asking is that I have 2 cisco routers a :2524 and a 2501 with DB-60 interfaces. At this time I need to connect them :together to simulate a point-to-point connection. I was wondering what cable :would I need to do this. i was confused about terms like V.35, Rs-232 and :terms being used with them like cross-over and back-to-back. I was thinking :in terms of regular cables and am not quite sure if I am right. Appreciate :any help. Thanks. Regards, : :Vik Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=38561&t=38540 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
