Serial Ports DCE /DTE
R3(config)# interface s0/0/0 |
R3(config-if)# ip address 10.1.1.2 255.255.255.252 |
R3(config-if)# clock rate 128000 |
R3(config-if)# no shutdown |
R1 (config)# interface S0/0/1 |
R1 (config-if)# ip address 10.1.1.1 255.255.255.252 |
R1 (config-if)# description Serial Line to Router Central |
R1 (config-if)# no shutdown |
Serial Ports follow the RS (Recommended Standard)-232 for serial communications with on Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) side which is a subordinate device and a Data Communications Equipment (DCE) which is a Controlling Device providing the clock signal for the line
DCE
DTE
R3
R1
Notice this Router has a clock rate parameter
What is missing from R3’s Configuration that would be really helpful in this instance?