CCNP - help part 1

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help part 1

Sea Dragon

2001-07-25, 9:42 pm

just bought a 1900 swich -begining building a lab
turned it on,amber to green, then lights out, is this good ( I do not have any nodes hooked up to the ports).

part two
console port
I am connecting it to my lap top( There is a connection that fits the other end of the rj-45, I am running window 98,I am looking for terminal emulation windows hyper terminal.
When I open up the hyper terminal program, where do I go (Minitel?) - ug
what do I do next
also there is a mode button
stat UTL fdup -which mode should I have this in?

It is time to make some mistakes

the computer is a compaq

aktribes

2001-07-25, 10:44 pm

On a switch, the lights should go through their self-test sequence and then turn off if nothing is connected. Once you connect a device, the port should initialize and then stay green if there are no problems. As far as using hyper terminal for your console access, just make sure its configured for the correct com port and the settings are 9600, 8, none, and 1 if I remember correctly. You should be able to find out for sure by doing a quick search in your CCNA book or cisco.com. Have fun. Switches can be pretty amazing!!!!

aktribes

Sea Dragon

2001-07-25, 10:58 pm

Thanks aktribes

the problem is there is nothing in the hyper terminal file.
1. My lap top does not hav a modem and there is no file for hyper terminal
2. My PC has a modum but nothing is in the H.T file, so now I am looking to download a terminal emulation program (freeware)

help?

depamo

2001-07-26, 8:01 am

In the CCNA book it will tell you what the light sequences mean. I believe (correct me if my memory is going) it checks each port internally (yellow from left to right) then if everything is good, depending on how you have selected the mode switch the lights will go to their run-time state (there are 3 modes that change how the lights react). If after the lights go from left to right there is a flashing set of yellow lights, you can look up what error you are getting.

You should be able to install hyperterminal even if you don't have a modem. Just goto add programs, select Windows Programs, it should be under communications.

You then just need a roll-over cable (you can purchase one or make your own, I made my own). You can get the pin-out from Cisco and purchase the stuff from radio shack or get a Cisco set of connectors and rollover cable. Cost will be about the same.

Components are pretty simple and it just hooks up to your serial port. To make your own it costs about $30.00 (you need to get some tools to do it, 10BaseT crimpers, DB insert crimper, cable and the ends)

In the end you will learn a lot if you do it yourself but if you get your hands on a rollover cable, it will be much easier and looks professional.

Here is the link for the doc on the rollover cable -
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td...tm#xtocid174453

Good luck and have fun!!

Sea Dragon

2001-07-26, 9:28 am

depamo

Thanks for your help with everything

I have the roll - over cable
Still can't find the emulation program
I downloded one last night, and it is prompting me
to hook up.
On my modum free lap top -

COM 1

Bits per second - 9600
Data bits - 8
Parity - 0
Flow control - none

So my serch continues
(I can't wait to get in there and start configuring this bad boy )

other sectors of the real world are pulling me away from this good stuff - so I must be on my way

ps - the lady at the 75% store said
" they are NOT going online to sell their books "
and
" they may set a max of 20 books per month per person, but the rule is not yet in place"

once again thanks
ciao
chuckster

dmaftei

2001-07-26, 9:36 am

quote:
Originally posted by Sea Dragon
I am connecting it to my lap top( There is a connection that fits the other end of the rj-45, I am running window 98,I am looking for terminal emulation windows hyper terminal.

Are you sure you're using the serial port on the back of your laptop?!

Sea Dragon

2001-07-26, 9:56 am

Hey ya dmaftei

5 upper pins
4 lower pines

the only port that fits

I have been advised to buy a 2500 series router

I on the other hand would like to get 5000 switch with a RSM

As I understand it the set based switches are being phased out - all new products will be CLI

Options to this home lab rat?

Sea Dragon

2001-07-26, 10:04 am

On the back of my PC there are 2 serial ports
one with a small icon (box with 2 circles in it)
the other - no marks

The lap top has just one serial port with box with 2 circles in it

aktribes

2001-07-26, 10:06 am

Just an FYI, if you looking for a 2500 router, I have one that I am looking to sell. I've got a lab I can work with at work so I don't really need one at home, plus the wife keeps bugging me to clean up "my room"

aktribes

depamo

2001-07-26, 10:07 am

Just checked a system running Win98, the HyperTerminal is under Add/Remove Programs, then select Windows Setup Tab and it should show you a list of items. Select Communications and then hit details. HyperTerminal should be here, you can just select it and then hit Install.

As for the Com Port, you might need to goto your System under the Control Panel and make sure that you Com port is there and operational. If it isn't or it is having problems that might be the issue. Other then this, the software that you downloaded might not be working right with your setup or OS.

Without seeing the computer that is about all that I can tell you. There is always the possible issue of a conflict with other devices that should show up in the System dialog box, either an interrupt or base memory mapping issue. If you have changed your OS there are also some issues with these ports and proprietary systems which again should show up in the System dialog box in the Control Panel as you Com1 either not being present, conflicting settings, or a bad driver. If you are still having problems, I would recommend removing your serial port from the System Panel and allowing the Plug and Play 98 OS to find it again and load the drivers. Might be some problem in there that the OS cannot locate that might clear up if you re-install the drivers.

Good luck and hope something works!!

Good to hear about the limit on the books, will make sure that there is pleanty to go around.

Sea Dragon

2001-07-26, 10:26 am

Boom!

depamo

thanks for the solutions bro!
I owe you one

depamo

2001-07-26, 10:40 am

You can probably save some money and get the same functionality (except for the obvious speed) with the 3550-12T. Offers L3 switching and an extremely versital CLI with all the services of the larger 5k series. Probably won't find anyone trying to sell this one though. Wish that I had one. Sweeeeeettt!

Haven't seen too many 5k switches around for sale. Usually can find anything on Ebay, routers, switches, router memory, tons of Cisco junk for pretty cheap. Some good kits that just seem to go from CCNP to aspiring CCNP for pretty good prices. Saw two 2514's for 500.00 each last week. Just have to check it out from day to day, get in there when you see something worth it.

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