Windows uses hyperteminal ..what does Linux use to talk with Cisco?

Question

I am a newbie to Linux and would like to know what you can use to talk with Cisco equipment (firewalls,routers and switches), kinda like Hyper-terminal does for windows.

Hilgraeve wants over 40.00 U.S.D. for a 20 year old program to run with Vista. Thanks !!

Answer 1

Linux uses tcp/ip protocol to communicate with cisco.  You log into a cisco box and type commands in.

Answer 2

If you are connecting to the console of the device then you need a rollover console cable...usually light blue in color.  You connect the console cable to the CONSOLE port on the router or switch and the other end to the serial port on your computer.  If you don't have a serial port you can purchase a USB to serial adapter for about 15 dollars.  Next you need an interface such as Hyperterminal...personally I like teraterm.  It is free to use and works great as a console program.  You will need to setup TeraTerm for 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit and NO FLOW CONTROL.  That is the default setting for any Cisco console device.  If you are using linux you will most likely use a program called MINICOM for connecting to the serial port.  It can be difficult to setup if you are a LINUX newbie, however it works just as good as other programs.

Answer 3

telnet for IP, minicom for serial

Answer 4

Ue the cisco commands thing.

Answer 5

Hm...

Depends what kind of hardware this is, but if you're just doing SSH or rlogin sessions:

in any windows (including vista), get "PuTTY," which is free.

most linux distros include rlogin and ssh (if not, install openSSH, also free). From here, it's as simple as opening a terminal window and typing "rlogin" or "ssh." Info on using these is available by using "man rlogin" and "man ssh."

Answer 6

If your connecting via management cable use telnet.

telnet 192.168.1.1

If you connecting through cat 5 cable you must have the Cisco Management software, or you can use the web browser to connect if you have that option turned on.