Quick question about the above.
the laptop i'm using has a serial port can i use that to connect to my router?
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serial console cable
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Re: serial console cable
Yes - if you have an appropriate serial console cable and the router has serial pins on its system board.
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Re: serial console cable
Never connect any serial port (PC or USB) direct to the router as the voltage levels are different.
Standard RS232 serial uses voltages upto +/- 12V.
The router serial port runs at 3.3v.
Standard RS232 serial uses voltages upto +/- 12V.
The router serial port runs at 3.3v.
Re: serial console cable
Yes i realised that after i posted and had a better search of the forum.