Connecting to switch w/o Serial Cable

[maxreality]

Hello All,

I have a Catalyst 2940 and I don't have a serial connection on my laptop. Is there a way to connect using rj-45 to rj-45 or will I need to find a computer with a serial port?

[Pravin Phadte · Accepted solution]

you can have cable converter using usb.

You can get it on ebay and yes you wil require drivers :)

http://www.digitalhoop.com/cisco-compatible-console-cable-usb-kit-p31352.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150333556637

Hope this helps

pravin