Just picked up a Cisco 2811

GhostlyPea · 10 Jun 2013 at 16:33

Withot being harsh, 30 seconds of Googling would have given you the answers to the questions you just asked. For the sake of not being a jerk:

- look at this link LINK
- Use a console cable and configure this via the CLI. Forget SDM
- Do not use the initial configuration dialogue

Get into it via a console cable first, once you're in we can go form there

- GP

On Holiday · 10 Jun 2013 at 16:57

GhostlyPea · 10 Jun 2013 at 17:06

Yeah that's a console cable. It's a serial DB-9 to RJ45 roll-over. The router has a port labelled "con" with a blue surround (probably) next to the black labelled "aux" port. Use putty or somesuch program to connect up - use the defaults it presents when selecting "serial" - you need to find your com port number form within device manager

- GP

On Holiday · 10 Jun 2013 at 17:15

SMN · 10 Jun 2013 at 17:19

With all due respect, if you have 0 networking experience, why do you have a cisco 2811?

GhostlyPea · 10 Jun 2013 at 17:35

You'll need a USB to Serial converter, or use an older PC. The adapters can be a pain to use sometimes.

- GP

On Holiday · 10 Jun 2013 at 18:08

Dist · 10 Jun 2013 at 18:38

I'd say just sell the thing on ebay, make a little money. If you have no experience and don't know how to even connect to the thing then perhaps start with just using something like Packet Tracer or an emulator to learn.

Sin_Chase · 10 Jun 2013 at 19:04

You need some networking experience to work on a Cisco unit. The CLI is the best (And tbh should be the only way to config a Cisco router) but is not exactly easy

Build some basic knowledge then try work on the Cisco.

On Holiday · 10 Jun 2013 at 22:15

oli356 · 10 Jun 2013 at 22:21

USB to console cable adapter
Download a terminal application such as Putty
Check what "con" the adapter has assigned itself, in Windows 7 this is under Device and printer
Get access to the Cisco CLI by consoling into the device from putty

Find out about the different modes and how to determine which mode you are in: > # Config etc...
Find out how to set hostnames, assign IP addresses (learn about IP addresses and subnet masks)...
Find out about "enable secret" vs "enable password"
Find out about VTY lines -- gain telnet access from your PC to the router.

Get extremely frustrated because nothing in networking ever works 1st time

Sin_Chase · 10 Jun 2013 at 22:43

oli356 said:
USB to console cable adapter

Ideal but many of them are DODGY as hell and do not work with Cisco kit. Would suggest finding a model proven to work with a Cisco Terminal.

oli356 · 10 Jun 2013 at 23:19

My Startech one normally holds up well. Only 1 BSOD in the past..

kalvindeane · 10 Jun 2013 at 23:47

Sin_Chase said:
Ideal but many of them are DODGY as hell and do not work with Cisco kit. Would suggest finding a model proven to work with a Cisco Terminal.

Genuine PL2303 chipset ones have always worked fine for me using Linux. They're not too expensive.

If you're considering studying for any Cisco certs the 2811 is a pretty good router. Worth hanging onto imo. Its value in a lab/home environment depends on how deep you delve into Cisco/networking.