How to connect cisco devices in windows packet tracer and in boson

How to connect cisco devices in windows packet tracer and in boson

In this lab scenario I will demonstrate that how can you connect with a Cisco router. To connect physical Cisco device you need a console cable. Attach cable to com port on computer and other end to console port of Cisco devices.

console cable

Console Port

When you first obtain a new Cisco device, it won't be configured. That is to say, it will not do any of the customized functions you might need; it does not have any IP addresses, and it is generally not going to do what you paid for. Routers need basic configuration to function on a network. The console port is used for local management connections. This means that you must be able to physically reach the console port with a cable that is typically about six feet long. The console port looks exactly like an Ethernet port.

Once you have proper console cable follow this path

Now on computer click on stat button ==> program = = > accessories == > communications == > hyper terminal == > location information == > cancel == > Confirm cancel == > yes == > hyper terminal == > OK Connection Descriptions == > Vinita == > OK == > location information == > confirm cancel == > yes == > hyper terminal == > connect to == > OK == > Port Settings == > Do setting as Given Below and press OK.

com port setting

If you still have problem in configuring hyper terminal or you do not have hyper terminal options in accessories you can use this tiny software. With this software you connect with any devices that support Telnet, SSH, Rlogin, console connections. This is ready to use software. Download it and execute it. Select Serial sub key from Session main key and rest it will do automatically.

Download Putty

putty setting

How to connect with router in Boson Simulator.

If you use Boson simulator for CCNA practical then select erouter from tools menu and select router from available list. ( Device only be available when any topology will be loaded in simulator. Use Boson Network designer to create topology.)

boson connect router

How to connect with router in packet tracer.

First create a desire topology by dragging devices to workspace. Once you have created topology configurations in packet tracer is straight forward. To Configure any device double click on it and select CLI.

packet tracer open cli

Device A	Cable	Device B
Router's serial port	Cisco serial DCE/DTE cables	Router's serial port
Router's Ethernet port	Crossover	Router's Ethernet port
Router's Ethernet port	Straight-through	Switch port
Router's Ethernet port	Crossover	Computer NIC
Console of router/switch	Rollover	Computer COM port
Switch port	Crossover	Switch port
Computer NIC	Crossover	Computer NIC
Computer NIC	Straight-through	Switch port