Cable Matters USB to RJ45 Console Cable with FTDI Chipset 6ft
Cable Matters USB to RJ45 Console Cable with FTDI Chipset 6ft
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- USB console cable adapter connects from the USB port of a computer to the RJ45 console port of a networking switch or router; RJ45 to USB console cable connects new computers and laptops without a serial port - Snagless male to male cisco console cable provides a convenient solution for configuring equipment with a console port; A snagless RJ45 connector protects the tab from being torn off and stuck in the console port - Simple installation of this USB to console cable with the FTDI drivers and instructions available for download from Cable Matters; Windows 10 and the latest MacOS usually include FTDI drivers as part of the OS when using this FTDI USB cable - Windows & Mac & linux compatible to connect equipment with a standard Cisco USB to RJ45 pin-out; USB to console cable reverses all 8 pins in the cable to communicate from a computer USB port to a console port - USB rollover cable directly connects to a router, switch, server or wireless access point for configuration from the console port; Directly connect this switch console cable instead of carrying a cable plus an adapter; Program equipment without a network or internet connection
Product description
What devices is this cable compatible with?
Which operating systems are supported?
Does it require special drivers?
Can I use this cable for Ethernet networking?
Is this a crossover cable?
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What devices is this cable compatible with?
This cable connects computers with a USB-A port to network switches, routers, servers, or wireless access points featuring a Cisco-standard RJ45 serial console port.
Which operating systems are supported?
It supports Windows 7, 8, 10 (32/64-bit), macOS 10.9 and up, and Linux Ubuntu 11.10 and up.
Does it require special drivers?
Most recent Windows and macOS versions include FTDI drivers. Drivers are also available for download from Cable Matters if needed.
Can I use this cable for Ethernet networking?
No, this cable is for serial console configuration only and does not provide Ethernet or internet connectivity.
Is this a crossover cable?
No, it is a rollover cable that reverses all 8 pins for console access, not for connecting two computers or switches.
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