LEGRAND Raritan PX3TS, User Manual

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Chapter 3: Initial Installation and Configuration
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2. Connect the other end to your computer's RS-232 port (COM).
3. Perform Initial Network Configuration via CLI (on page 851).
Serial connection for "RJ-45" RS-232 connector:
1. Connect the RJ-45 end of the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter cable to the RJ-45 port
labeled CONSOLE / MODEM on PX3TS.
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See RJ45-to-DB9 Cable Requirements for Computer Connections (on
page 25).
2. Connect the DB9 end to your computer's RS-232 port (COM).
See RJ45-to-DB9 Cable Requirements for Computer Connections (on page
25).
3. Perform Initial Network Configuration via CLI (on page 851).
RJ45-to-DB9 Cable Requirements for Computer Connections
An RJ45-to-DB9 adapter/cable is required for connecting the PX3TS to a
computer, if the use of a USB cable is not wanted.
A third party RJ45-to-DB9 adapter/cable needs to meet the following
requirements.
•
RJ-45 to "DB9 female"
•
RX/TX and according control pins are CROSSED
The widespread blue Cisco RJ-45 to DB9 adapter cable is highly recommended,
which has the following pin assignments:
DB9 pin signal DB9 pin No. RJ-45 pin No. RJ-45 pin signal
CTS 8 1 RTS
DSR 6 2 DTR
RxD 2 3 TxD
GND 5 4 GND
GND 5 5 GND
TxD 3 6 RxD
DTR 4 7 DSR
RTS 7 8 CTS
DCD 1 (Not connected)
N/A
RI 9 (Not connected)
Note: The blue Cisco RJ-45 to DB9 adapter cable CANNOT be used for
connecting a modem. See
RJ45-to-DB9 Cable Requirements for Modem
Connections (on page 830).