From: "brian" <t3iv@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: serial console
Newsgroups: floppyfw.general
Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 09:59:52 -0500
Organization: Hyssing.net

This is how I did it:

1/_ Change these lines in the Config file: (I use COM1)

# Choose the serial port for the console "n" for none.
SERIAL_CONSOLE=ttyS0
#SERIAL_CONSOLE=n

2/_ Then I use two DB9-RJ45 adapters that come with the Cisco router
package(I don't know the pinout for it) one on my FW one on my workstation.

3/_ Run a CAT5 cable from my FW to the workstation.  Terminate it with RJ-45
plugs.  Pins are in reverse order 12345678 and 87654321.

4/_ Finally, open my terminal app to see the FW.

Don't worry about step 2 and 3, if you make your own serial cable.