Specifications

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62 Chapter 9 Pinout reference
EtherLite RJ-45 to DB-9F DCE modtap adapter
The table shows the wiring diagram for an RJ-45 8-pin to DB-9 DCE
modtap adapter. This adapter is used to connect a console or com port to
an EtherLite port, and is available from Digi by ordering part number
76000461.
pp
From
RJ -
45
Signal
Direction
Signal
To
DB -
9
1 RTS CTS 8
2 nc X DSR 6
3 DCD
DTR 4
4 RxD TxD
3
5 TxD RxD 2
6 SG « SG 5
7 DTR DCD
1
8 CTS RTS 7
* Arrows indicate which direction the signal is flowing
NOTES:
This cable utilizes the RTS/CTS signals of the console/com port 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.
Pin 1
Pin 5
Pin 6
Pin 1
Pin 6
Pin 5