Router Hardware Installation Guide

Appendix A Specifications and Cables
Console Connector Pinouts
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Console Connector Pinouts
Table A-3 provides pinouts for console connector (for connecting a terminal or
PC).
Table A-3 Console Connector Pinouts (RJ-45)
The console port is configured as a data communications equipment (DCE)
device. The default parameters for the console port are as follows:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• One stop bit
Cabling Specifications
This section provides specifications for the following Ethernet cables, which you
might need to provide:
• Straight-through cable
• Crossover cable
Pin Function
1RTS
2DTR
3TXD
4GND
5GND
6RXD
7DSR
8CTS