Minicom, a Hyper Terminal for Linux

With minicom, you can access device with RS232 port, such as cisco router and cisco catalyst. To access cisco devices from console port, you must prepared roll-over cable with DB9/DB25 and RJ45 connector on both ends.

Installation :
Code :
# yum install minicom

Setting and configuration.
Code :
-bash-3.2# minicom -s


You must set :
1.Filenames and paths
A - Download directory : /home/msmunir
B - Upload directory : /home/msmunir
C – Script direcory : /home/msmunir
Others let default. To change Download directory, just press A. To exit, press Enter.

2.Serial port setup
A - Serial Device : /dev/ttyS0, awalnya /dev/modem. TtyS0 adalah COM1
E – Bps/Par/Bits : 9600 8N1
Others let default.

3.Save setting, choose menu “Save setup as dfl”

4.Exit from setting, choose menu “Exit from Minicom”


Running Minicom (should be root) :
-bash-3.2# minicom

To exit from Minicom, press Ctr-A X

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