How to Simulate a Break Key Sequence

Break key sequence simulation is useful if your terminal emulator  does not support the break key, or if a bug does not allow your terminal  emulator to send the correct signal.

Note: The hyperterminal under Windows NT had this behavior in the past.

Complete these steps to simulate a break key sequence:

  1. Connect to the router with these terminal settings:1200 baud rateNo parity8 data bits1 stop bitNo flow controlYou no longer see any output on your screen, and this is normal.
  2. Power cycle (switch off and then on) the router and press the  SPACEBAR for 10-15 seconds in order to generate a signal similar to the  break sequence.
  3. Disconnect your terminal, and reconnect with a 9600 baud rate. You enter the ROM Monitor mode.

If all these methods fail to properly send a break, retry the procedures from a different terminal or PC platform

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