You are troubleshooting a router and need to connect your laptop to the router’s console port to access and review the configuration. What type of cable do you need to do this?
A rollover cable (also called a console cable) is a type of cable that where the pinouts on one end is reversed on the other. This cable is used to connect to the console port of a router to access the management console.
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What is a rollover cable used for?
Why can't I use a straight-thru or cross-over cable to connect to a router's console port?