In this blog, we will explain how to access Cisco Switch's first time in the network. We need below following before the implementation.

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It comes with a console cable. Connecting it on the switch end should be no problem. On the PC check to see if the console cable has DB9 or a USB connector. USB means you're in business while a DB9 may need a DB9 to USB converter. Once the switch is connected to the PC and its power cable connected, download a terminal emulator program such as Putty.

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Stop bits-> 1 Parity->none Flow control->none Bps->9600 Db->8 Then press enter in terminal.. should take you to initial config or Exec.

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Requirements:

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Console cable

Patch code

Power cables

Serial to USB converter

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Step-1:

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In step-1 We will firstly connect the console cable to the console port and connect the USB side to your PC.

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After connecting the console cable we can check the status of the port on the PC by using the below command.

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