It allows modern laptops without a legacy serial (DB9) port to connect directly to the 5-pin mini-Type B USB console port found on routers like the Cisco 1900, 2900, 3900, and 4000 series.
Use a smartphone to console into a Catalyst 9200 Switch using a simple USB-OTG adapter, removing the need for a laptop in tight server racks. Cisco-usbconsole-driver-3-1.zip
: If you do not see this, ensure the "EN" (Enable) LED for the USB console port on the Cisco device is green. Cisco Systems 4. Terminal Configuration Open your terminal emulator (e.g., ) and use these standard Cisco settings: Netgate Documentation Connection Type Serial Line : The COM port found in Device Manager (e.g., COM3) Speed (Baud Rate) It allows modern laptops without a legacy serial