Specifications

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Chapter 9 Pinout reference 61
EtherLite RJ-45 8-pin to DB-25M DCE modtap adapter
The table shows the wiring diagram for an RJ-45 8-pin to DB-25M DCE
modtap adapter. This adapter is used to connect a terminal/printer to an
EtherLite port, and is available from Digi by ordering part number
76000451.
pp
From
RJ-
45
Signal Direction Signal
To
DB-
25
1 RTS CTS 5
2 nc X DSR 6
3 DCD DTR 20
4 RxD TxD 2
5 TxD RxD 3
6 SG SG 7
7 DTR DCD 8
8 CTS RTS 4
* Arrows indicate which direction the signal is flowing
NOTES:
This cable utilizes the RTS/CTS signals of the terminal/printer for hardware flow
control.
Since null-modem swapping is done within the modtap, a straight-through RJ45
cable is used between EtherLite and modtap adapter.
EIA-232 cables cannot exceed 2500pF.