Features: 6FT USB to RS232 RJ45 console cable designed for configuring and debugging network equipment. This is not an Ethernet cable. Works with console ports: This USB to RJ45 console cable replaces traditional COM port RS232 (DB-25/DB-9) serial connections. Connects directly from any laptop or PCs USB port to a network device's console port. Compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. Not compatible with Chrome OS. Essential tool for network engineers: Enables a direct connection from a PC or laptops USB port to the console port of Cisco modems, routers, firewalls, switches, and other serial-based networking devices. Compatible with brands including Cisco, Juniper, NETGEAR, Ubiquiti, LINKSYS, TP-Link, Huawei, H3C, HP, and 3Com. Pinout specifications: USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) CONSOLE DTE Pinouts: RTS (1), DTR (2), TXD (3), GND (4), GND (5), RXD (6), DSR (7), CTS (8) RJ45 Pinouts: 1-CTS, 2-DSR, 3-RXD, 4-GND, 5-GND, 6-TXD, 7-DTR, 8-RTS Cable length: 1.8 m (6 ft) Maximum RS232 speed: 500 kbaud Advantages: Eliminates the need for DB-9 adapters Enables direct USB-to-console connectivity for switches, routers, and other serial devices Plug-and-play functionality; most modern systems automatically install drivers. Appropriate drivers available on the official FTDI website Equipped with the FT232RL serial chip by FTDI for stable and reliable performance. Offers broad compatibility across multiple devices and operating systems with reliable signal transmission and minimal risk of data loss. How to use: Connect the USB end to your computers USB port and the RJ45 end to the console port of a Cisco modem, router, firewall, switch, or similar serial-based device. Acts as a USB-to-RS-232 converter, enabling data communication between a PC and RS-232 devices. Installation guide: Download the required driver from the FTDI website. Select the correct driver version based on your operating system. Chipset details: Uses the original FTDI FT232R chip with ZT213LEEA, compatible with any computer or PC featuring a USB 2.0 port. The FT232 series enables reliable USB to RS232 communication, widely adopted in the industry. Self-powered upon connectionno external power supply needed. Supports stable signal transmission and broad OS compatibility. Supported operating systems: Drivers available for full support on 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android (excluding Chrome OS). Includes support for: Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64 Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64 Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64 Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows RT Windows CE .NET (version 4.2 and above) Linux, macOS X and later, macOS 9, macOS 8, Android Compatibility: Directly connects to nearly all major brand switches and routers via USB to RJ45, including Cisco, Ubiquiti, Juniper, Fortigate, MikroTik, TP-Link, Huawei, and HP ProCurve. Suitable for use with Cisco 1000, 1600, 2500, 2600, 3600 series routers and Catalyst 3560 switches, among others. Note: Color may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings. Slight dimensional differences may occur due to manual measurement. Sold by DIMEANI official store.