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==Cables==

==Cables==

There are two types of RS232 serial devices: DTE and DCE. DTE typically refers to the serial port on a PC or terminal, while DCE refers to communication devices. Connectors mounted on DTE are likely to be male, and those mounted on DCE are likely to be female.

There are two types of RS232 serial devices: '''DTE''' and '''DCE'''. DTE typically refers to the serial port on a PC or terminal, while DCE refers to communication devices. Connectors mounted on DTE are likely to be male, and those mounted on DCE are likely to be female.

RUT955 is DCE and has a female connector.

This device is DCE and has a female connector.

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To connect a standard DTE device to RUT955, use a straight-through Female/Male RS232 cable:

To connect a standard DTE device, use a straight-through Female/Male RS232 cable:

[[Image:Services rs232 connector female male.PNG]]

[[File:Services rs232 connector female male.PNG]]

See straight cable pinout below:

See straight cable pinout below:

[[File:Straight cable pinout.png|400px]]

[[File:Straight cable pinout v2.png|400px]]

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See straight crossed cable pinout below:

See straight crossed cable pinout below:

[[File:Straight crossed rs232 cable pinout.png|400px]]

[[File:Straight crossed rs232 cable pinout v2.png|400px]]

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