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Setting up console sessions and resetting Cisco routers

I have three Cisco routers I want to play with. Earlier I have played littlebit with Cisco IOS in Dynamips, but now I want to try the real thing littlebit. Since I am a newbie on Cisco routers, I need some tips to get started.

I have a blue console cable(Serial DB-9 in one end and RJ-45 in the other). I have connected the DB-9 end to a computer with a Fedora 13 OS.

The three second hand Cisco routers with unknown config are:
Cisco 1601-R
Cisco 1721
Cisco 3620

Thanks for all help in advance! :)

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I have connected to the Cisco 1601-R router with Minicom. I am trying to push Break while startup to enter ROMMON mode. I am guessing Break is same as Esc. The router just boots all the way and doesn't react to my Break attempts. The same story with the Cisco 1721 router.

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Thank you for your help.