Cisco 1924 not responding on console port ---help!!!

[tphilip60]

I bought a used cisco 1924 switch (WS-C1900) recently for my practice purpose.
In order to configute it, I connected a DB9 male to DB9 male serial cable from my computer's com port to the switch's console port.
When the switch is turned ON, I dont get any response on my computer's hyperterminal screen. What can be the reason?
Since it was a used unit and Since I am unaware of its IP address or password, I am unable to configure it through the AUI port.
Any suggestions are most welcome.

thanks

 

[hexn]

I would try setting a couple different connection speeds on hyperterminal. You can set anywhere between 9600 to 115200. Also, just to make sure, I would console into a router or another switch just to make sure your PC is working correctly, but more than likely it is a console speed problem. ~~~~~~~~~~

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[tphilip60]

there is an error in my posting. the cable i used was a db9 female to db9 female (not male). sorry

 

[NoECM]

I believe the problem is in your console cable. The WS-C1900C uses a special serial cable. I just purchaed a WS-C1900C and I had to custom make the cable:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/28201900/1928v5x/icg5x/csspec.htm#xtocid115096

Figure A-6 is the one you will need to make.

Hope this helps.