02-27-2023 10:16 AM
Hi All
We just purchased 2 catalyst 9200L switches. My laptop connects through the console port but only giving gibberish. I have confirmed the connection settings. Tried a couple different speeds but still the same result. I replaced the serial cable and still same result. Any insight would much appreciated. Attached are screenshots of what I have and seeing.
Thanks
Ed
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03-03-2023 09:52 AM
02-27-2023 10:52 AM
An update, I am able to use the mini-usb console port with no issue.
02-27-2023 02:54 PM
Okay, if you have console access via mini-usb, can you "see" console's serial settings? (This assuming your mini-usb isn't actually using the same physical RS-232 device port.)
One issue with RS-232, there lots of setting options, many of which if not the same on both ends of the link, will cause gibberish.
02-28-2023 07:44 AM
02-28-2023 08:35 AM
I recall (?) on some Cisco devices, console RS-232 settings were set in ROMMOM, and IOS just "inherited" them.
Possibly, if indeed settings "inherited" IOS might allow you to override such with explicit changes.
You might also try, if not already, a show run all to see what else appears for console settings.
02-28-2023 08:47 AM
03-03-2023 09:52 AM
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