Many managed switches and routers include a console port for administrative access, to which you can connect a laptop and run a terminal program to access the devices interface. Which of the following is the best term for this type of access to the device?

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Many managed switches and routers include a console port for administrative access, to which you can connect a laptop and run a terminal program to access the device’s interface. Which of the following is the best term for this type of access to the device?

A	Out-of-band
B	In-band
C	Client-to-site
D	BYOD

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (with the label “Terminal") to connect the console port to a PC that runs terminal emulation software.

Detailed explanation-2: -The console port is used to access the router and is located on the front panel of the Route Processor.

Detailed explanation-3: -A console cable or a rollover cable is used to connect to the router or switch console port and is typically used during initial configuration as there is no network connection and remote access, such as Telnet, SSH, or HTTPS, configured on the device yet.

Detailed explanation-4: -the console port is for serial management. Usually directly to your laptop or via an console server. The management port is a physical port which can be assigned an IP either via DHCP or static for out-of-band management of the switch.

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