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
Device Type
Type
DCE with female
Most modems
serial port
and printers
(with pinholes)
and some
industrial
equipment
DTE with male
Most desktop
serial port
and notebook
(with pins)
computers
DTE with female
Miscellaneous
serial port
industrial
(with pinholes)
equipment
*Male gender changers are available from most computer stores.
CHAPTER 2: SETUP
Additional Hardware Required
Examples
None. Attach the CSA directly to the serial
port of your device
Null modem with 2 female serial ports
(included)
Male gender changer (not included)*
Null modem with 2 female serial ports
(included)
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