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How to Console to a Cisco Device

How to Console. A Quick little video on how to setup a connection via the console on a Cisco Device.   This is one of the fastest ways to connect to a New cisco Device to allow you to start the configuration process.

Steps:

1. Open Hyper Term
2. File > New Connection
3. Name the Connection I went with Cisco.
4. Optional - Change the Icon, if you want to save the connection - recommened.
5. Select Com1 (my Serial port) yours might be different.
   Settings for the connection:
   • 9600 bps
   • 8 bits
   • none
   • 1 stopbit
   •  no flow control
6.  Click OK and you are done
7.  You if the device is on hit "enter" to get a command line.