Using the Auxiliary Port
Trying 172.20.52.40...
Connected to 172.20.52.40.
Escape character is '^]'.
unix_host% connect
At the password prompt, enter your login password. The following example shows entry of the password
Step 2
mypass:
User Access Verification
Password: mypass
If no password has been configured, press Return.
Note
From user EXEC mode, enter the enable command as shown in the following example:
Step 3
Router> enable
At the password prompt, enter your system password. The following example shows entry of the
Step 4
password enablepass:
Password: enablepass
When the enable password is accepted, the privileged EXEC mode prompt appears:
Step 5
Router#
You now have access to the CLI in privileged EXEC mode and you can enter the necessary commands
Step 6
to complete your desired tasks.
To exit the Telnet session, use the exit or logout command as shown in the following example:
Step 7
Router# logout
Accessing the CLI from a Remote Console Using a Modem
To access the router remotely using a modem through an asynchronous connection, connect the modem
to the console port.
The console port on a Cisco 7600 series router is an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous, serial connection with
no flow control and an RJ-45 connector. The console port is located on the front panel of the RP.
To connect a modem to the console port, place the console port mode switch in the in position. Connect
to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 DCE adapter (labeled "Modem").
Using the Auxiliary Port
The auxiliary port on the Route Processor does not serve any useful purpose for customers.
This port should only be accessed under the advisement of a customer support representative.
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