If you want to configure your Cisco router using Linux or FreeBSD (connected to a local COM port). Use the following instructions to configure the device:

  1. Cisco router to connect to the COM port using a serial cable
  2. Use a program such as minicom (minicom type in the shell) 
      fher98 @ deathbian: ~ $ minicom


  3. Select the port, speed and / dev/ttyS0 as COM1 and save the settings as DFL. Then select Exit
  4. Continue with the configuration of your router

For more information about Minicom read the man page of your Linux system.

Tutorial of the configuration Cisco router

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