| Description | This article describes how to connect to a FortiSwitch using a USB micro-B to an RJ-45 port Cable. |
| Scope | FortiSwitch without RJ-45 jack for console port. |
| Solution |
Some Fortinet equipment might not have an RJ-45 jack connector for a console port, instead, the device has a Micro-B USB port and an adapter.
The FortiSwitch-548D will be used as an example:
To connect to the FortiSwitch using a console cable, a USB micro-B to RJ-45 port adapter like this one will be necessary:
Step 1: Connect the device’s console port to the management computer using the provided USB micro-B to RJ-45 port and console cable. Step 2: Start a terminal emulation program on the management computer, select the COM port and use the following settings:
Step 3: Press Enter on the keyboard to connect to the CLI. Step 4: Login using username 'admin', no password and proceed with configuring the device. |
