

My favorite one happens to be from VanDyke. Once you install the driver you need to create a connection using your favorite terminal emulation software. Windows 2000, Windows XP 32- and 64-bit, Windows Vista 32- and 64-bit. The latest version of the USB Console Software is version 3.1 The filename of the software is 'Ciscousbconsoledriver31.zip' and the current version was release on with a file size of 14692.83 KB (15045453 bytes).Currently, Cisco has USB console drivers for the following operating systems. The same utility works for the entire ISR-G2 line. Cisco Usb Serial Driver Downloadĭon't worry that this shows the download location for 3900 ISR G2 routers. You still need to install a on your laptop to use the USB interface as a serial communications port. You know you have logged into a lot of Cisco routers when you wear out the RJ-45 connector on the end of your favorite console cable. Note that the end on the light-blue console cable has been replaced and a yellow boot added because of excessive wear. I realize that this is expensive but it is the most reliable and its driver seems universally accepted by laptop operating systems. Here is a picture of one of my typical USB cables.

Cisco Usb Console Cable Driverīecause I often connect to multiple devices at the same time, such as redundant supervisors on 6500s or to two supervisors in redundant 6500s or VSS, I need two serial cables. For years I have hauled around two console cable sets. I also hope that Cisco will enable all of the USB Type-A ports on their other devices for similar connectivity. I am hoping that this new method continues to be spread to other devices.
