Can't get console on a Cisco WS-C1924C-A

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 char

Re: Can't get console on a Cisco WS-C1924C-A

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. Hope that helps. -Brad Ellis

Re: Can't get console on a Cisco WS-C1924C-A

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

Re: Can't get console on a Cisco WS-C1924C-A

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 P

Re: Can't get console on a Cisco WS-C1924C-A

Try using the latest HyperTerminal. Jeff ""Marco Rodrigues"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message 97sk88$fei$[EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:97sk88$fei$[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Hello group, > > I recently got a hold of a Catalyst WS-C1924C-A. I want to begin the > process of upgrading it to Enterprise

Re: Can't get console on a Cisco WS-C1924C-A

I get the same results with HyperTerm, SecureCRT 3.2, Minicom from Freebsd and tip from Solaris. I don't think the emulation program is the problem. THen again I could be wrong. "Jeff Duchin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message 97u9bk$sg4$[EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:97u9bk$sg4$[EMAIL PROTECTED].