If you look after networks, or other network devices such as routers or switches, then you'll need no introduction to the Console cable. What this does is allow you to connect via the serial connection of your PC (normally a laptop) to use what is called the CLI (command line interface). Out of the box, a cisco will come with either basic config, or no useable config so the first job you have is to connect you console cable and get started on the configuration. I'm not sure how many cable's that Startech sell, but due to the fact that you get an official Cisco cable with every new device, not many. However, it does exactly the same job as the ...  Read the complete review