How To Connect Cisco Router And Switch?

If you want to connect more than four devices to the same network, you have to establish a connection between the Cisco router and the switch. So, more ports will be available to connect your devices. To know how to connect Cisco router and switch, refer to the easy steps provided below.

Connecting Cisco Router And Switch

Step 1 - Cisco router and switch

Take a yellow CAT5 Ethernet cable and connect its one end to the Ethernet switch port of the Cisco router.

The other end of the yellow CAT5 Ethernet cable needs to be plugged into the rear port of the external switch.

Step 2 - Cisco Router and PC /laptop

Plug the RJ-45 end of the DB-9-to-RJ-45 serial cable to the console port on the Cisco router.
The other end (DB-9) of the DB-9-to-RJ-45 serial cable needs to be connected to the COM port of your PC or laptop.

Step 3 - Modem and the Cisco router

Take an adapter cable and connect its RJ-45 end to the console port of the Cisco router. This will be a vital part to connect Cisco router and switch.
Plug the DB-9 end of the console cable into the DB-9 end of the modem’s adapter.
Connect the DB-25 end of the modem’s adapter to your modem.
Make sure both the Cisco router and the modem have been set up for the same transmission speed.

Step 4 - Power source

Establish a connection between the AC adapter and an AC power outlet.
Plug the AC adapter into the Cisco router.

Step 5 - Connections verification

Turn on the Cisco router, modem, switch, and laptop/computer.
Check if the power and link LEDs on the Cisco router are lit.

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