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Console Compatible ⌨️ FTDI RJ45 for Windows Review

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4.3
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Description of Console Compatible ⌨️ FTDI RJ45 for Windows

USB (USB-A) FTDI FT232R chip + RS232 Level Shifter. Supports hardware flow control used to implement the CISCO break sequence. RJ-45 DTE Pinouts RTS(1), DTR(2), TXD (3), GND(4), GND(5), RXD (6), DSR(7), CTS(8). Cable length is 1.80m (6 feet) USB (USB-A) compatible sold specifically for use with Cisco routers or switches. The pin-out may not match other devices as there is no standard for pin connections or levels for RS-232 on RJ45 8 pin modular connectors.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Console access to the Cisco switch works!

I purchased this cable for console access to a Cisco 2960 switch and it works as advertised. When I first connected my Windows 10 laptop to the switch, the COM port didn't show up on my laptop, but after a few minutes the drivers installed automatically in the background and I was able to connect via Putty.

Pros
  • USB (USB-A) Chip FTDI FT232R + RS232 Level Shifter.
Cons
  • Slightly torn

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Hi! It works! on Computer Accessories & Peripherals

Console cable works as advertised. The cable makes a robust and durable impression. Nothing to add other than that the quality doesn't disappoint. The prices are reasonable and it worked for me from day one without any problems. There are several other options from other vendors and I doubt they differ much. Do you have a laptop without a serial port? Get this instead!

Pros
  • Supports hardware flow control to implement CISCO shutdown sequence.
Cons
  • Can't remember

Revainrating 4 out of 5

But it worked. suitable for cables and connections

I needed this for windows 7, the instructions said that for win 7 you need to go to a specific address which is given in the instruction for win 7 drivers. I went to this address and it was nothing but garbage. The driverless promotional links for this particular product are just the ones that cover all means of updating unwanted drivers. I got it working by going into device manager and letting it check for drivers and it worked.

Pros
  • cable length is 1.80 m (6 ft). USB Compatibility (USB-A) is sold specifically for use with Cisco routers or switches. Pinouts may not match other devices as there is no standard for pins or levels for RS-232 on RJ45 8-pin modular jacks.
Cons
  • boring package