FTDI USB to serial/RS232 console rollover cable for Cisco routers - RJ45

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This convenient serial to USB to RS232 console cable enables you to connect your PC directly to the console port of your Cisco or similar router.
  • Two cables in one! Less clutter in your network tool bag!
  • Combines a USB to serial/RS232 converter and a console 'rollover' cable for Cisco routers
  • Configure your router with just one cable, direct from a USB port
  • Length approx 1.7m/5ft 6ins (if required, you can add a USB extension cable up to a total of 5m long)
  • Maximum RS232 speed 500kbaud
  • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible)


One end of the cable has an RJ45 8 pin modular jack plug which connects to the serial/RS232 console port on your router. The other end has a USB plug which connects to the PC's USB port. The cable contains a USB to serial converter, so appears as a COM port on the PC.

Only for use with equipment with a serial/RS232 RJ45 console port, not for equipment already equipped with USB.

This cable uses the highly regarded FTDI FT232RL chip which works with all these operating systems:
  • Windows 8 and 8.1
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows XP
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 98
  • Linux
  • Mac OS X
  • Mac OS 9
  • Mac OS 8
  • Windows CE.NET (Version 4.2 and greater)
  • Android
32 and 64 bit operating systems are both supported.

Please download the latest drivers from FTDI here. For usage instructions, please consult your router's documentation.

UK seller - in stock, tested and ready for despatch.

Please note: This cable is sold specifically for use with Cisco routers. 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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