Part 1: Establish Basic Connections, Access the CLI, and Explore Help
In Part 1 of this activity, you will connect a PC to a switch using a console connection and explore various
command modes and Help features.
Step 1: Connect PC1 to S1 using a console cable.
a. Click the Connections icon in the lower left corner of the Packet Tracer window.
b. Select the light blue Console cable by clicking it.
c. Click PC1. A window displays an option for an RS-232 connection.
What is the difference between RS-232 and FastEthernet connections?
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d. Drag the other end of the console connection to the S1 switch and click the switch.
e. Select the Console port to complete the connection.