Overview
Overview
The access point/bridge requires a special serial cable that connects the power injector's console serial
port (RJ-45 connector) to your PC's COM port (DB-9 connector). This cable can be purchased from
Cisco (part number AIR-CONCAB1200) or can be built using the pinouts in this appendix.
Signals and Pinouts
Use the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable to connect the power injector's console serial port to the COM port
of your PC running a terminal emulation program.
Both the Ethernet and console serial ports use RJ-45 connectors. Be careful to avoid accidently
Note
connecting the serial cable to the Ethernet port connector.
Table E-1
Table E-1
RJ-45 Connector
Pins
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1. NC indicates not connected.
2. TXD indicates transmit data.
3. GND indicates ground.
4. RXD indicates receive data.
Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide
E-2
lists the signals and pinouts for the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable.
Signals and Pinouts for a RJ-45 to DB-9 Serial Cable
DB-9 Connector
Pins Signals
Signals
1
NC
–
–
1
NC
–
–
2
TXD
2
RXD
3
GND
5
GND
3
GND
5
GND
4
RXD
3
TXD
1
NC
–
–
1
NC
–
–
4
3
3
2
Appendix E
Console Serial Cable Pinouts
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