Most modern Cisco devices—like the and ISR routers —feature a mini-USB or micro-USB console port alongside the standard RJ45 console port. To use this USB port, your operating system needs a specific software controller to recognize the device as a COM port.
Traditional Cisco networking devices rely on the classic RJ45 rollover console port, which requires a specialized DB9-to-RJ45 cable and a hardware serial port (or a USB-to-RS232 adapter). Modern Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls feature an integrated Type-B USB or USB-C console port alongside the traditional RJ45 port. Why Use the USB Console? Cisco-usbconsole-driver-3-1.zip
Once installed, your computer will treat the USB connection as a virtual . Most modern Cisco devices—like the and ISR routers