Cisco console port not responding For further instructions, refer to Applying Correct Terminal Emulator Settings for Console Connections. 5 Helpful Reply Apr 1, 2019 · Hi guys, I'm having a problem connecting to any Cisco device connected via console (RJ45->USB) to my computer. According to the device manager the devices use COM4 USB serial port. We have the light blue console cable plugged into the RJ45 jack and a USB serial adapter plugged into a Dell laptop. Steps to Troubleshoot. No matter how we configure the terminal program or the console port on the router, we get no output whatsoever. 3. I'm using putty (on the correct com port), however the screen is blank. I have attempt several times to connect using the correct comm port and settings (9600, 1, n, n). Make sure you set that COM port as the COM port you are connecting from on the system, in Putty or Minicom, etc. your console port is the bottom port. Console problems occur when the router becomes unresponsive to input at the console port. the top port is the management port fas0 Aug 2, 2006 · Console is Not Responsive. I plug the console cable into the router and the USB into my PC. Verify that the power supply is on. see the arrow in the picture you posted. -No , the switch is not working, despite de the fact that I had console access before. I am working on my CCENT. I've installed the cisco usb console drivers but to no avail so I can't putty into it. I have the cisco console cable, I have a serial to usb adapter (tera grand, ftdi chipset) that is compatible with windows 10. Feb 3, 2014 · I'm trying to configure a Catalyst 2960 Series PoE-24 by the console port using the hyperterminal, but it's not working. Once you plug in the USB to Console cable, go into device manager and pull the COM port it is using, or if in Linux, look at "ls usb" and pull the COM port it is using. And I am using putty. Jun 18, 2009 · To resolve this issue, perform these steps: Connect the console cable from the console port of the router to the COM port of the PC. Does the 8300 need a di Jan 19, 2022 · Hi, I bought two refurbished 2911 routers for a home lab. Note that I'm using Mac with a ZOC emulator and a TripLite Model: USA-19HS USB\Serial adapter. After about 5-10 minutes worth of playing with my SecureCRT session settings I 'checked' the XON/XOFF flow control option and the session started responding. I verified the cable and the COM port, and everything works with another switch (same model). I can take those same USB adapters and they work just fine on other devices using Sep 25, 2002 · Hello i have a cisco 2924m-xl switch in which i cant open a console session i checked with all possible baud rates and in my screen i didnt receive anything at all. I have a switch (a 2960 S) that has stopped responding to the console port. If you think the Console port is broken, try to plug your rollover cable into the AUX port. 9600 baud rate. I have tried several different USB to Serial adapters and they have the same problem. If the console is not responsive, it means that a high priority process prevents the console driver from responding to input. If I connect to the Feb 3, 2014 · So, I used PUTTY instead and the 9300 Console Port started responding. Aug 7, 2013 · I am dealing with something I havent run into before. they do go but rarely , the fact that its working in another cisco device is bit worrying. Verify cable connectivity. . If this fails to solve the problem, swap cables or test the console cable. Sep 6, 2024 · Common issues with console port connections include no response from the device, garbled messages appearing on the terminal, and connectivity interruptions. - reload the Switch by unplug the power cable then plug it , the switch running and operate normally as it was without the problem solved. I've reset the 2504 WLC twice, and also rebooted it, with no luck. Feb 3, 2014 · I would like to know if there's some situation what a console port could be disabled, or something like that. Even if I go to update the dri Jul 26, 2024 · We are trying configure and install a new 8300. Attached is a pic with settings that work well for the Cisco 1841 router. Dec 10, 2017 · Hello. -This issue appeared when I tried to recover the IOS through Xmodem process (because I lost the IOS file and the switch only worked in rommon mode) 4. Apr 18, 2018 · Srini, you are plugged into the wrong port. I verified the cable and the COM port, and everything works w Jan 30, 2020 · Make sure to use a rollover cable (the serial cable, not ethernet), and connect to the console port at the back (next to the management port). These can result from various factors such as incorrect settings, faulty cables, or incompatible terminal software. I have a console to USB cable and use putty to access the routers. - Now, I can not enter rommom mode, because the switch is blank, It appears that rommon mode is not working. The console cable works, as I've tested it on a C881 router. I'm trying to configure a Catalyst 2960 Series PoE-24 by the console port using the hyperterminal, but it's not working. The PC does not show any extra Dec 28, 2012 · Thanks Graham; i will summary what i do: - change the speed sitting to 2400, but the console connection still not working. Can you access by ssh , you could tale a showtech and get cisco to swap the router out if its under support , if not supported access by ssh and configure the aux port as well if you have 1 as another form of access Feb 3, 2014 · Hello! I would like to know if there's some situation what a console port could be disabled, or something like that. Verify the router Jun 7, 2016 · Hi. pls anybody if possible guide me to do this hardware troubleshooting Thanks prasanth unity electro systems India Aug 28, 2016 · 2. When I boot them up, they both have solid green lights under "SYS" and "PS". I purchased 4 devices from a company and I am having some difficulty accessing the console. bcrgas eidnt fsm hhtsu hjw xlhciy vnj cnfev avqhn fkxeq gly ydfrs faaet oeczrq cwes