Remote to cisco console thru network VLAN?

[tinhnho123]

   Hello,

Is there anyway that I can plug the cisco console port into 1 dedicated VLAN then have my PC plugged into that same VLAN then open console session with console cable + hyperterminal/putty? I'm having a problem with my cisco devices (APs) which aren't at one location but want to remote to their console sessions. Hope my question makes sense. Thanks.

[Karsten Iwen]

no, that's not possible as the console is not using ethernet. What you are looking for is a console-server. They are available as standalone appliances or are often older IOS-routers with Async interfaces.

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[gohussai]

Well console port always use for initials device configuration after that we don't ever use console because every thing is done via telnet/ssh/https.

For your case the answer is "NO" console can never be bind to any vlan. Furthermore you can remotely configure AP using three options.

1- AP comes with default ip with user admin, you can use it from remote location unless http/https is not disabled.

2- Configure simple ip address for AP via console if you want to assign specific ip [Any one can do with basic knowledge] after that you can telnet/ssh/https from remote side.

3- If you are using WLC then it becames more easy because controller assign ip via dhcp and you can config all AP from controller interface .

Note: Remember for initial configuration always use native vlan for APs ,after you are done with all configuration then put it to any vlan you desire .