STEP 5: Attach CSA to Device
After configuring the CSA, now you are ready to attach it to the serial port
of your target device.
Assemble correct hardware to attach CSA.
Depending on the type of target device you are using and what type of
serial port it has, you may or may not need to use additional hardware to
correctly attach and communicate via the CSA.
Note: For more information about Data Communications Equipment
(DCE) and Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) devices, please refer to the
glossary in Appendix C.
Target Device
Type
Device Type
Examples
Additional Hardware Required
DCE with female
serial port
(with pinholes)
Most modems
and printers
and some
industrial
equipment
None. Attach the CSA directly to the serial
port of your device
DTE with male
serial port
(with pins)
Most desktop
and notebook
computers
Null modem with 2 female serial ports
(included)
DTE with female
serial port
(with pinholes)
Miscellaneous
industrial
equipment
Male gender changer (not included)*
Null modem with 2 female serial ports
(included)
*Male gender changers are available from most computer stores.
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