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πŸ”Œ 6 Feet Cable Matters USB C to RJ45 Console Cable for Windows and MacBook Pro – Compatible Cisco Console Cable, Rollover Cable with FTDI Review

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Details

Connector TypeUSB Type C, RJ45
Cable TypeUSB
Compatible DevicesMacbook
BrandCable Matters
Connector GenderMale-to-Male

Description of πŸ”Œ 6 Feet Cable Matters USB C to RJ45 Console Cable for Windows and MacBook Pro – Compatible Cisco Console Cable, Rollover Cable with FTDI

USB C console cable adapter connects from the USB-C port of a computer to the RJ45 console port of a networking switch or router; USB-C bus-powered cable connects the latest computers and laptops without a serial port; An integrated FTDI chipset in this USB-C console cable handles the USB signaling and protocol functions including an RS-232 level shifter. Snagless male to male rollover adapter 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; Add a USB-C extension cable to extend the total length up to 15 feet. Simple installation of this console cable USB C 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 C rollover cable reverses all 8 pins in the cable to communicate from a computer USB-C port to a console port. USB-C 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.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for use with Android phone

The cable works great with Linux clients (ttyUSB0) as well as Android phones with a USB-C connection. I've had it for over a year now and I think I've only used it on Juniper switches. I think when using a PC as a client there were no problems, but on Android there were problems with the cable. For use on Android I downloaded Kai Moric's Serial USB Terminal app. The output can sometimes become garbage, but reinstalling the cable usually fixes this problem.

Pros
  • Computer and accessories
Cons
  • Update available

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Working computers and accessories

Used successfully once and then stopped working. I've tried reinstalling drivers etc. Again, I've used USB-C to serial and serial to RJ45 console cables, which work great. Update: Cable issues sent me a second unit that seems to work. As I work from home I can't really verify this, but I plugged it into my laptop a few times and the cable was recognized. I think Kabel is ok, but I think Kabel's customer support is great.

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • confused

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Will NOT work on the new Macbook Pro

One of the worst installation instructions (for Mac) I can come up with and after following the instructions closely it doesn't work! Cable Matters is a good company. But the FDTI chipset is, in my opinion, a colossal POS of the first order, and that is what this cable is based on. I spent about four hours trying to do this and it just didn't work. Then I took my old Cisco cable and USB to serial cable, launched Iterm2, added the USB Type A to Type C adapter, followed some basic instructions…

Pros
  • Cables and Connections
Cons
  • Faulty

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not the most convenient, but works as expected

The cable works as expected: plug it in, the system (both OSX-10.14 and Win10) recognizes it, install the driver and you're good to go. Race in no time. The cable includes a protective tab, which is a big plus, but with a star because of the awkward knot on the cable.

Pros
  • Computer accessories and peripherals
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 5 out of 5

If you need to connect to serial console.

Required for use with new USB-C laptops if your function requires easy access to serial consoles on routers, switches, etc. If you know what that is, you need one. NOTE: For those who do NOT know what this is. This is a USB-C to RS232-RJ45 adapter. This is NOT a USB-C to Ethernet adapter. Yes, both use RJ45. No, they are not interchangeable. Ethernet adapters are available, but this is not one.

Pros
  • Reverse USB-C cable connects directly to a router, switch, server or wireless access point for console port configuration; Connect this switch console cable directly instead of using an adapter cable. Software hardware with no network or internet connection
Cons
  • Large and bulky

Revainrating 1 out of 5

WILL NOT WORK on the new Macbook Pro

. You see, Cable Matters is a good company. But the FDTI chipset is, in my opinion, a colossal POS of the first order, and that is what this cable is based on. I spent about four hours trying to do this and it just didn't work. Then I took my old Cisco cable and USB to serial cable, launched Iterm2, added a USB Type A to Type C adapter, followed some basic instructions and boom, it works. So it CAN be done because I did it! But not with an FTDI chip and instructions, that's for sure, not on my…

Pros
  • Easy installation of this USB-C console cable with FTDI drivers and instructions downloadable from the Cable Matters website; Windows 10 and the latest macOS usually include FTDI drivers as part of the operating system when using this FTDI USB cable.
Cons
  • . Long delivery time