Installation Manual
2.1.4.4
Connecting MP-11x RS-232 Port to a PC
Follow the procedure below to connect the MP-11x serial (RS-232) interface to a PC using
a straight-through, PS/2 to DB-9 cable adaptor.
Notes:
To connect MP-11x to a PC:
1.
Connect the PS/2 connector (refer to the figure below for connector pinouts) on one
end of the cable to the MP-11x RS-232 port (labeled RS-232).
2.
Connect the DB-9 connector at the other end of the cable to either the COM1 or COM2
RS-232 communication port on your PC.
For information on establishing a serial communications link with MP-11x, refer to
'Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI' on page 41.
Version 6.2
•
This procedure is not applicable to MP-112 as this model does not
provide an RS-232 serial interface port.
•
The PS/2 to DB-9 cable adaptor is not included in the MP-11x package.
Figure 2-11: PS/2 to DB-9 Adaptor Connector Pinouts
Figure 2-12: PS/2 Connector Pinouts
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