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In order to connect with the RJ45 console port on the back of your Cisco switch you have two options. Connect RJ45 Console Port to Linux Computer That's about it, you should now be ready to go.
#CISCO USB CONSOLE DRIVER FILE FROM THE CISCO.COM INSTALL#
Debian/Ubuntu sudo -s apt update apt install minicom exit Now, just figure out what is the package manager for your Linux distribution and open up a terminal on your screen. It is used to talk to external RS-232 devices such as mobile phones, routers, and serial console ports. Minicom is a text-based serial port communications program.
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We need to install the package for "Minicom" which is described by the maintainer as follows: That's why I've been mentioning each distribution matched with its package manager.