Pre-made USB to Console cables are available for a low price on eBay and other similar sites. These cables usually include an FTDI (TTL level converter) chipset which will run on most modern computers.
This specific cable is commonly used to connect to Network Console devices such a Cisco Router or Switch.
| RJ45 Pin | Wire Colour | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gray | CTS | Clear To Send |
| 2 | Orange | DSR | Data Set Ready |
| 3 | Black | RXD | Receive Data |
| 4 | Red | GND | DC Ground |
| 5 | Green | GND | DC Ground |
| 6 | Yellow | TXD | Transmit Data |
| 7 | Blue | DTR | Data Terminal Ready |
| 8 | Brown | RTS | Request To Send |
