Set your terminal emulator (PuTTY, Tera Term, SecureCRT) to:
The file is a specialized driver package used to establish a serial console connection between a Windows PC and the USB console port of Cisco ASR 900 series aggregation routers (such as the ASR 903 and ASR 920 ). Purpose and Functionality
Check the box for "Delete the driver software for this device." 3. Run the Installer asr9xxusbconsoledriverszip upd
Most modern laptops have phased out native serial COM ports. When you plug a standard USB cable directly from your PC into the ASR 9xx console interface, your laptop's operating system will not natively recognize the connection without the proper USB serial driver. The driver package executes several vital tasks:
On Cisco’s download site, search for: asr9xx_usb_console_drivers (no spaces) Set your terminal emulator (PuTTY, Tera Term, SecureCRT)
While these drivers are essential for Windows, Linux and macOS systems typically recognize the USB console port natively without additional drivers.
sudo ./install.sh
Click to bypass any digital signature warnings, allowing Windows to bind the virtual serial port. Step 4: Validating Your COM Port and Terminal Settings
Once connected, use a terminal emulator like PuTTY with these standard settings: 9600 baud , 8 data bits , no parity , 1 stop bit , and no flow control . When you plug a standard USB cable directly