Get Console App Reviews

Its great when its working, but it crashes a _lot_. Both with the cable and the Bluetooth serial modules, it crashes whenever you switch to another app (say, to check email or a browser), will sometimes crash while youre using it.. its just very unstable. That said, I havent found anything that fills the niche other than this app and the Bluetooth serial modules.

If you want to manage serial console devices, this is about your only choice. Its got all the features and configuration options you could want. I love the fine tuning of options and the ability to save and share configurations. But (and its a big but) GetConsoles increasing instability is starting to make it almost useless. Unfortunate especially for a rather pricey app. Whatever the startup "Searching for Air Console..." is supposed to be doing, the only effect it seems to have is to crash the app. Many users (like me) cannot use wireless devices in our environment so the RedPark cable option is perfect. I am hoping they turn their attention to basic stability. More and more I must fall back to SecureCRT to connect using my RedPark cable. I end up using which one doesnt crash.

You cant use a standard cable (camera connection kit + USB cable for the newer devices) The app also checks to see if you have their cable..

You have to buy the app, then pay for the use monthly in the future, and the app checks to see if you are using their cable. You can do all of this for just the price of a cable with a jail broken iPad

I know this is a pricey console solution just for Cisco devices. So I tested it with Juniper SSG and Juniper M40. It works on them as well. So Im guessing the combination of console app and redpark cable will work with other network gear that has RJ45 console connection. I will keep you posted on my progress.

Works like a charm, even on Dell switches. I expect the shared connection will only work with Cisco switches though as I can connect, but no commands work on the Dell. Still a fantastic product.

Only works on consoles that act like cisco devices. It will not work as a general terminal to a serial port (although it should be trivial for them to fix that)

When I first tried it on my 2924 switch, nothing came up so I was a bit worried. So then I tried it with my 2610 routers and all worked well. Found out my console port on the 2924 doesnt work anymore. I brought it to work and tested it on my Brocade 4802-POE switches and FWS 648 GB switches. All worked awesome. I love this app. This is fantastic!

The proprietary check for Cisco only is bs. Will not connect to HP, which I found out after I popped for it and the special cable. Got me once, never again. Off to roll my own!

This app and cable combo are awesome (I bought two). It allows me to very easily stage lab and customer equipment (I am a Cisco field SE) without dragging around my laptop and serial adapter. Worth every penny.

I have been looking for an app that would allow me to carry only my iPad to do minor config changes on switches, routers, and access points. So far Im happy with the results of Get Console. Keep up the good work.

Works ok but there are 2 problems. 1. Causes a iPhone notification alert that keeps popping up that say "this accessory not optimized for this device" on iPhone 4. 2. It needs to have the option to disable the remote logging function completely. Maybe there is some funny business going on here with sending log file to some remote server. Who knows!

Its a touch slow but works well. Better than carrying a laptop all around!

It seems to work with 1 model of Redpark serial device but not the other. It is worthless to me.

Lots of us want this app to work with both Redpark cables, including the C2-db9. Please enable it. Your comments now at least confine red park compatibility as to the c2-rj45, but they did not make that clear.

This is the best app for a Network Engineer. Why the negative reviews.. The app does exactly what it says, my only suggestion to the developers would be to add drop box support and allow multiple files selection when uploading cmd scripts.

I was initially disapointed over the fact that the DB9 cable from redpark would not work with this app. After having to send it back for an exchange of the RJ45 console cable I was pleased to see how well it worked. As silly as it sounds, data loading across the screen loads smoothly. Having played with it for about a week, I already see myself using it more and more with my ipad to do quick configs. I have a zagg bluetooth keyboard for my ipad, as such its turning into my cisco gear toolkit, being able to quickly ssh to any router/firewall/linux machine. You have your stand stuff youd expect including saved connections, configuring the look/feel and more. Overall its a win for me mainly for the RJ45 console cable. Just dont make the same mistake most of us did and get the DB9 cable first as it just wont work due to apple policy.

I can finally stop carrying a laptop everywhere I go. This app works better than advertised and performance is outstanding. The devs are constantly updating and enhancing this app. Love the telnet and ssh support and look forward to the new features incoming versions. Seriously, if you work with Cisco (and now HP, Foundry, and Brocade) buy this app. You wont be sorry.

Alt and CTRL on Bluetooth yay!

I tested 1.3 successful, both on the iphone and ipad. Unfortunately, Apples "red buttons" (aka notifications) made me update exactly 4days before the 1st field use (leaving the brick in the hotel). It was a desaster. Ipad version kept crashing and iphone version was almost unresponsive. Had to call in co-worker to be my eye and fingers. I would have expected an app aiming for the professional in the field more tested before launching. So beware and test after each new version has been released !!!