NTI SERIMUX SERIES CONSOLE SWITCH
6
Cable Connections
1. Connect a serial device to the port labeled "CONSOLE" on the SERIMUX using a serial cable with an RJ45 male connector
(see cable specification on page 60). This will be the default administrator device. (Figure 3)
2. Connect each additional serial device or host to be connected by the SERIMUX to any remaining port (1-8/16/24/32) using a
DTE or DCE type serial cable. The SERIMUX is a DCE type device so all ports are pinned-out accordingly. It may be
necessary to add one of the cable adapters (supplied) detailed in Appendix C (page 62) between the device port on the serial
device or host and the RJ45 connector. An NTI RJ45MF-RS232-CO serial crossover adapter has been provided for
connection of one DCE type device. More adapters can be purchased separately.
Note: There are two types of serial devices, data communication equipment (DCE)(i.e. modem) and data terminal
equipment (DTE) (i.e. CPU), each having different connector pin assignments. The cable adapters (see Appendix C on
page 62) make the proper connections.
3. Follow the "Initial Startup" instructions on page 8.
Figure 3- Connect terminals and devices to SERIMUX Console Switch
Connect to the Ethernet
If the Ethernet option is present, the Web Interface (page
36
) will be used. An Ethernet connection to the Local Area Network
(LAN) must be made using Cat5 cable with RJ45 connectors attached. Wiring between connectors should be straight through
(pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, etc..) Connect a Cat5 cable between the connector labeled "ETHERNET" and the LAN
(see Figure 4).
Figure 4- Connect the LAN to the SERIMUX
USER DEVICE
(VT100, ANSI serial console,
PC w/ Terminal Emulation
Program)
RJ45 Male Connector
ROUTER
FIREWALL
Ethernet cable
PBX
CONSOLE
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RESET
ISP
ETHERNET
NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC
Tel:330-562-7070
1275 Danner Dr, Aurora, OH 44202
www.networktechinc.com
NTI
R
Rear View of SERIMUX
RJ45 male
connector
LAN
CONSOLE
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RESET
ISP
ETHERNET
NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC
Tel:330-562-7070
1275 Danner Dr, Aurora, OH 44202
www.networktechinc.com
NTI
R
Rear View of SERIMUX
RJ45MF-RS232-CO
SERIAL CROSSOVER ADAPTER
(FOR CONNECTION OF DCE
TYPE DEVICE TO SERIMUX)
(Qty 1- supplied)
