Chuck, try this.
In hyperterminal settings set Flow Control to None.
Brian
CCNP, MCSE
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> From: Chuck Church[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Reply To: Chuck Church
> Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 17:50
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: 2500 - Doesn't accept console input
>
> All,
>
> I picked up a used 2501, but I'm having some problems. I can see it
> boot up and it looks ok, but it doesn't accept any keystrokes from the
> console port. Hyperterm settings are ok, no problems with same
> configuration on other 2500s. I can break into ROM monitor mode, but then
> cannot enter anything again at the prompt. I tried taking out both the
> flash and the ram, relying on the ROM IOS and the 1 Mb of system board RAM,
> but it made no difference. Can anyone think of anything else to try before
> I return it? I'm going to attempt to view it's IP address from cdp nei det,
> but without a password, I'm probably stuck again. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Chuck Church
> CCNP, MCNE, MCSE
>
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