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Old 08-20-2003, 03:21 PM   #1
siva_bhavani
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Question configuring routers in linux

how does one configure a cisco router the first time through a linux machine? iam referring to the initial setup what is done through the hyperterminal and console cable
 
Old 08-20-2003, 09:42 PM   #2
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I use a program called minicom.

usually, your serial port will be ttyS0, and make sure it is uncommented from /etc/serial.conf
 
Old 08-21-2003, 01:40 AM   #3
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Just out of curiousity, isn't hyperterminal a sort of front-end for telnet? Couldn't you simply telnet into the router?
 
  


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