serial console lead - same as a null modem lead?

[valve90210]

As per title, is a null modem serial lead the same as a console serial lead (is that even a real thing?)

I need to reset a router and the only way is via a serial lead and i want to check the lead i have is correct.

Thanks in advance

 

[valve90210]

Problem solved, this morning I hooked up the old router and after a bit of messing about got my laptop setup with the router and attempted to login, some how my brain managed to delve deep and from nowhere I remembered the login info and managed to get logged in, no need for a factory reset now!