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cburwell

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I have a few Cisco 2513 routers, which have AUI ethernet ports. I have CentreCOM Ethernet transceivers to convert the AUI port to a RJ-45 port.

The problem is that when I power the router on and connect a computer to the transceiver, I do not get any link on either end. Is there something else that I need to do to get the transceiver to work with the router?

Thanks for the help!
 
i assume you set an ip address, did a no shutdown and everything else needed to bring up the interface?

other than that what kind of cable are you using crossover or straight through
 
AMD_Gamer said:
i assume you set an ip address, did a no shutdown and everything else needed to bring up the interface?

other than that what kind of cable are you using crossover or straight through
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The only thing I can see is that the config for that interface says "Line protocol is down". I know this refers to the data link layer, but I can't figure out how to bring it up.

I am using a regular cable (straight).
 
ethernet to ethernet (router) should be crossover...! but youll need a rollover to the console if you haven't config'd it yet
 
cburwell said:
The only thing I can see is that the config for that interface says "Line protocol is down". I know this refers to the data link layer, but I can't figure out how to bring it up..
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What have you done to configure the interface?
 
Malk-a-mite said:
What have you done to configure the interface?
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I just waled through some stuff in the book I have:

(in config interface mode)

ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
no shutdown
end
 
takethesewords said:
ethernet to ethernet (router) should be crossover...! but youll need a rollover to the console if you haven't config'd it yet
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I have a console cable already.

I think the problem is my cable. So even with router (transceiver) to my laptop I should have a X-over cable?
 
Routers and computers are considered "like devices" so a x-over cable should solve your link problem.
 
fight556 said:
Routers and computers are considered "like devices" so a x-over cable should solve your link problem.
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That’s absolutely correct. That’s your problem.

You need a cross-over cat-5/5e cable to connect a DTE to DTE. Both routers and PCs are considered DTE devices.

You can buy one or make one yourself. Just connect (pins 1 to pin 3) and (pin 2 to pin 6).
 
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