CLI on the RV260

[Bob33]

The specs of the RV260 router mention 'Command-line interface via console – limited configuration command support', although I am struggling to get this accessed. Does anybody know how to enable this?

[luis_cordova]

Hi @Bob33 

The console line interface is enabled by default on your router.
To access it, you must connect a console cable to the console port of your router and use an emulator, such as Putty, to enter the enabled commands on your router.

Regards

[ajpareek · Accepted solution]

Hi,

The console port on the RV260 router is intended for future use and is currently not operational so you will not be able to console in/ssh to the device. Please use the GUI for all configuration needs.

For more troubleshooting on router please refer the admin guide :

https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/routers/csbr/RV260/Admin_Guide/b_RV260x_AG.pdf

Regards,

Ajay Pareek

[njccnp]

This is a major surprise.
The Quick Start Guide says, on Page 4: 
"The router console port is designed for a serial cable connection to a terminal or a computer that is running a terminal emulation
program."

Can we expect a firmware release that enables the console port?

[Martin Aleksandrov]

Hello r_bratton,

This is simply an explanation of what the console port is designed for. Apologize for the inconvenience. We will work with the corresponding teams to correct and make a clear statement in the product datasheet and quick start guide about the console port limited functionality.

There is no plan to enable the console port on RV26x/RV34x series routers in any of the upcoming firmware releases.

Regards,

Martin