Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers

Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers
Cisco Device Mini USB Port

Cisco has added mini usb port into their products for many years.

The key to use this port is to get a right cable. At most situations we are using regular RJ45 console port with a USB to Serial Adapter connecting to your computers. Occasionally, you may need to have another console access for your multiple person’s troubleshooting console access. Some devices may still have AUX port. For 2960x switches, AUX port is gone.

Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers
RJ-45 Console Cable with USB Adapter

If you would like to use mini usb port, you will have to find a USB to mini usb cable such as below.

Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers
Cisco Mini USB Console Cable
Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers
Cisco Router’s Back Ports
The instruction how to use this mini usb console port is showing in the following steps:
Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers
Cisco Mini USB Console Cable connecting Cisco Router to Laptop
1. Download Cisco USB console driver It is free to download from Cisco downloading site as soon as you have registered a free Cisco account. URL: https://software.cisco.com/download/release.html?mdfid=282774228&softwareid=282855122&release=3.1 or: this link. Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers

2. Install Cisco USB Console drivers on your computer:
You may need to reboot your computer.

Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers

3. Confirm the COM port number:
In this case, it is using COM6 port.

Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers

4. Set up Serial access using PuTTy

Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers

5. Console Outputs once connected successfully.

Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers

Notes:

  1. USB console is taking precedence before Rj45 console access for input.
  2. Update Driver manually if it is not working properly.
Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers Using Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and RoutersUsing Cisco Mini USB Console Cable to Configure Cisco Switches and Routers

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