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title: Connect Serial Tunnel
description: Allow remote specialists to connect their computers to your target device(s) through a clientless Serial Tunnel. This article focuses on connecting Serial cables (/RS232 or Console/USB Console) from a Bifrost Unit to the target device. This explains step 2 in…
url: "https://bifrostconnect.com/knowledge-center/connect-serial-tunnel/"
updated: "2024-12-13"
category: Getting Started / Onsite User Guides
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# Connect Serial Tunnel

Allow remote specialists to connect their computers to your target device(s) through a clientless Serial Tunnel.

This article focuses on connecting Serial cables (/RS232 or Console/USB Console) from a Bifrost Unit to the target device. This explains step 2 in the [Onsite Step Guide](https://bifrostconnect.com/knowledge-center/onsite-step-guide/) for handling Serial Tunnel scenarios.

For a general introduction on enabling a session, please refer to the [Onsite Step Guide](https://bifrostconnect.com/knowledge-center/onsite-step-guide/).

See BifrostConnect [Requirements](https://bifrostconnect.com/knowledge-center/requirements/) documentation for info on cable quality.

#### Serial Tunnel Connection Guide (Onsite Illustrations)

The ports for connecting Serial Tunnel cables are located on one side of the Bifrost Unit and marked as Port E, marked in purple.

![](https://bifrostconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-18.png)

Enable a Serial communication by connecting a Serial cable between the Bifrost and the Target Device.

![](https://bifrostconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-19.png)