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      emel_punk
      last edited by

      HI it's me again.

      I need to redirect console output to my serial port, so what i did was check the box at Systems > Advanced > Serial Terminal, reboot it .  then i connect from my laptop which has a Serial-to-usb converter, but nothings happen no output.

      i connect with putty "COM6" and 9600 bd, i thougth it was my converter so i prove it  with a UTM ahnlab, but it does work.

      What else i can do?

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        gderf
        last edited by

        I can't speak to serial to USB converters, but in a serial to serial connection a null modem cable is generally required.

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          MaxHeadroom
          last edited by

          Hi,

          does the serial link work on a other device ?
          Did you enable the com port(s) in bios ?

          I tried it also with a USB-SERIAL adapter <->Nullmodem cabel  and  with CuteCom it works.

          regards max

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            emel_punk
            last edited by

            Well actually the serial port it's enabled on bios, i did connect to another device few weeks ago i mean i use it with linux to connect to a cisco and it does work.

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            • stephenw10S
              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
              last edited by

              How many serial ports do you have on the box? Are you sure you're connected to the right one?

              Steve

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              • jimpJ
                jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
                last edited by

                Make sure it's actually a null modem cable you're using, not a Cisco-style console cable.

                Cisco cables are rollover cables, not the same as a traditional null modem cable.

                Otherwise it's just as simple as plugging in, loading PuTTY or your terminal of choice, and latching onto the correct serial port at 9600/8/n/1

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                  emel_punk
                  last edited by

                  I have just one port, and well..i did connect with a roll over cable and does work right away with serial-to-usb pot… well i'm gonna check out with some null-modem cable.

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                    emel_punk
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                    OK… Thanks to everyone.. it was my cable . Now it works ;D

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