To configure a Cisco device in a Linux machine with Minicom, you will need the Minicom utility and a physical connection from your PC to the Cisco device via a COM-to-USB cable.
Install Minicom utility using the following command: sudo apt install minicom -y
To determine the port in Debian-based systems, use the command: sudo dmesg | grep -i tty
Launch Minicom using the command: sudo minicom -s, configure the serial port settings, set passwords and authentication methods, and exit Minicom.