Hi folks, I'm new to Cisco routers, so here is my problem and hopefully one of you guys will be able to help. I'll try to give as much info as possible:
I've been given a 2621XM router, just the router, none of the original cables, manuals, or software. So I've visited cisco.com to try and find what cables I need, I think I've found the right ones. I've got the power cable (obviously!), loads of CAT5(e) cable, so no problems there, and a RJ45-to-serial (9-pin) adaptor. I also have an RJ45-to-parallel (25-pin) adaptor, but I have been using the 9-pin one.
I've set up the router cables in the way Cisco have specified here:
And that's where my problem comes in to play. I have configured Hyperterminal in exactly the way Cisco says: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity, but still nothing appears in the window when I power up the router. I've also tried switching between COM1 and COM2 ports on my PC, but to no avail.
Could anyone tell me what I am missing, whether I just have the cables set up wrong, or whether I need a particular piece of software etc., or whether I need to buy the original Cisco cables etc. If you need more info just ask!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Best regards, Danny. snipped-for-privacy@dannysmith.biz