how do i connect and configure AUI port on 2500 series AUI port

[Josh]

Hello guys,
I hope I'm not off topic. I have a Cisco 2500 series router which features old AUI interface. I own relative transceiver to connect this serial connection to my Ethernet jack of my pc. I am using the AUI for the first time and I would need a walk-through from ground up on how to connect and reach the CLI OF MY 2503 router through AUI connected to Ethernet jack of my laptop. I am using Putty by the way. Thank you!

[Big Evil]

Once the trans is connect it shows as a ethernet interface, so you configure like a normal ethernet interface.
For example set the interface as.


interface Ethernet0
ip address 10.1.1.1 255.255.255.252
no shut


On your PC set the tcp/ip.


10.1.1.2
255.255.255.252


Attached your cable open the DOS (system 32) and you should be able to ping the router etc.

HTH.

[Josh]

Hi there,
THank you for a concise and clear explanation!

Regards,
Josh

[Big Evil]

No worries mate, it helps having been there myself!

My two 2500 make a great BGP backbone in the home lab. :-)