connecting linux router to Cisco router

[fran1942]

Hello, as a learning project I am building a Fedora Linux PC router which will integrate with two other Cisco 1841 routers.
I want to interconnect them via the serial interfaces of the Cisco routers . Cisco routers use WIC-1T or WIC-2T serial ports.
Has anyone done this before ?
If so, what sort of PCI card will I need to install in my Linux router box to enable this ? Do I need any sort of special cable ?

Thanks for any advice.

n.b the reason I want to connect the Linux and Cisco routers via serial is to simulate a real-world WAN link. That is why I am not using ethernet to connect them.

[droidhacker]

From http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/...800b0859.shtml
... it supports RS232.

Which means that you can just buy a cheapo USB-to-RS232 dongle and hook it in through USB.
You'll need one of these;
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/...801f5d8b.shtml
**NOTE: RS232 on DB25 plug, not the more typical DB9. Be sure to buy your USB dongle to match, or buy an adapter.


Not sure what your rationale is behind the idea that serial is a better simulator of WAN than ethernet.... ???