This rollover console cable will allow you to connect your PC to a Cisco device through the console port‎.‎ This cable is identical to the one that ships with Cisco switches‎,‎ firewalls‎,‎ routers‎,‎ wireless devices and more‎.‎ It works with Cisco gear both new and old‎.‎ Most folks use the standard Windows Hyperterminal or some other terminal emulation software to access the Cisco IOS through the console port‎.‎ If you have a newer laptop‎,‎ it may not have the 9‎-pin serial port‎,‎ in which case you should purchase the USB Console Cable Kit found in this same category‎.‎