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USB-C™ to RJ45 FTDI Console Cable
USB-A to RJ45 FTDI Console Cable
Model 201065
OS Support: Windows 7/8/10 and macOS 10.9 and up
Locate instructions and driver information at:
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cablematters.com/dl/201065 (or 202065)
Locate troubleshooting information at:
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kb.cablematters.com (search for 201065 or 202065)
support@cablematters.com
Quick Start Guide
Model 202065
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Summary of Contents for cable matters 201065
- Page 1 USB-A to RJ45 FTDI Console Cable Quick Start Guide Model 202065 Model 201065 OS Support: Windows 7/8/10 and macOS 10.9 and up Locate instructions and driver information at: • cablematters.com/dl/201065 (or 202065) Locate troubleshooting information at: • kb.cablematters.com (search for 201065 or 202065) support@cablematters.com...
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Page 2: Product Description
USB-A/USB-C to RJ45 Console Cable QSG Product Description The Cable Matters® USB-A/USB-C to RJ45 Console Cable connects from a computer USB port to the RJ45 console port of a networking switch or router. This rollover cable connects a computer with Windows or macOS to a Cisco standard serial console port for configuration and management. - Page 3 Note: Plug the cable into a USB port to download the drivers automatically. Follow the instructions below if the drivers do not download. Download the drivers from cablematters.com/downloads (look for 201065 or 202065) FTDI drivers may be installed with the Windows 10 Update •...
- Page 4 USB-A/USB-C to RJ45 Console Cable QSG Connecting to the Equipment with a Windows computer (Network switch, router or other) Identify the COM port assigned by the computer (see above). Plug the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on the computer. Open a terminal window with a Command Line Interface (CLI) terminal utility (HyperTerminal in Windows 7 or 8) or downloadable terminal emulation software such as PuTTY).
- Page 5 USB-A/USB-C to RJ45 Console Cable QSG macOS FTDI Driver Installation & Equipment Connection Install the drivers from cablematters.com/downloads (look for 201065 or 202065) Reference the FTDI driver installation guides from the FTDI website at: https://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm Reboot your computer after the drivers are installed.
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Page 6: Troubleshooting Notes
USB-A/USB-C to RJ45 Console Cable QSG Troubleshooting Notes This is a rollover cable that reverses all 8 pins in the cable to connect from a computer to switch. It is • NOT a crossover cable that reverses TX and RX to connect two computers or two switches. Check that the RJ45 is connected to the console Port, not an aux or an Ethernet port. -
Page 7: Technical Specifications
Warranty Information This product is backed by a limited one-year warranty. In addition, Cable Matters warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replaced with equivalent products at our discretion. - Page 8 USB-A/USB-C to RJ45 Console Cable QSG View related products at www.cablematters.com View related products at www.cablematters.com USB-A to RS-232 DB9 Serial Cable Model 202031 USB-C to RS-232 DB9 Serial Cable Model 201060 (2-Pack) Cat 6 Crossover Adapters Model 160025 (5-Pack) Cat 6 Ethernet Patch Cables Model 160021 www.cablematters.com v2 03/2019...