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    [SOLVED] Use serial on pfSense to connect to switch?

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    • J
      jjj
      last edited by

      Is it possible to SSH to the pfSense box then serial/telnet from pfSense over a com port to a connected switch?

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      • dotdashD
        dotdash
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        You might be able to use cu to connect. Telnet to the management IP would be easier, but I suppose in some situations you need a physical connection. Read the man page and test in the lab. I think screen is available from the default pkg repository if you want an alternative.

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        • C
          cmb
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          screen is available via 'pkg install' if you want to use it. cu will work fine though.

          To connect to COM1 (/dev/cuau0) at baud 115200:

          cu -l /dev/cuau0 -s 115200
          
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          • J
            jjj
            last edited by

            cu works great! Thanks

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