Tutorial how to wire an rj 45 console cable

1. How to Wire an RJ-45 Console Cable
Routers and network switches typically require an RS232 serial data connection to
interface with the device for initial configuration. Serial data connections may also be
used for diagnostics purposes, especially when a network device is malfunctioning
and unreachable over the network. Cisco switches and routers now require a
specially configured RJ45 console cable when communicating with the devices
through a serial connection. Build an RJ45 console cable in order to connect,
configure or troubleshoot a Cisco device.
Kits YouNeed to WireCisco Console Cable
RJ45-to-DB9 adapter kit
Standard CAT6 or CAT5 patch cable
Phillips screwdriver
Instructions to Wire an RJ-45 Console Cable
1. Remove the screws on the cover of the DB9-to-RJ45 adapter kit and then remove
the cover from the RJ45 connector.
2. Plug the wires that extend from the RJ45 connector into the back of the DB9
connector according to the pinout below:
DB9 pin 8 to RJ45 pin 1
DB9 pin 6 to RJ45 pin 2
DB9 pin 2 to RJ45 pin 3
DB9 pin 5 to RJ45 pin 4
DB9 pin 3 to RJ45 pin 6
DB9 pin 4 to RJ45 pin 7
DB9 pin 7 to RJ45 pin 8
Note that the RJ45 adapter pins are numbered from left to right when looking at the
RJ45 socket with the tab up. The DB9 connector pins are labeled with the pin number
next to each pin in small writing.
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2. 3. Snap the cover back onto the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter. Tighten the screws to secure
the cover.
4. Connect a CAT5 or CAT6 standard patch cable to the RJ45 connector end of the
adapter. The Cisco console cable is now ready for use.
More Notes:
Cisco RJ45 Rollover Cable Pinout
Rollover Cable:
You can identify a roll-over cable by comparing the two modular ends of the cable.
Holding the cables side-by-side, with the tab at the back, the wire connected to the
pin on the outside of the left plug should be the same color as the wire connected to
the pin on the outside of the right plug. If your cable was purchased from Cisco
Systems, pin 1 will be white on one connector, and pin 8 will be white on the other.
Uses of Rollover Cable:
Rollover cables, like other cabling types, got their name from how they are wired.
Rollover cables essentially have one end of the cable wired exactly opposite from the
other. This essentially “rolls over” the wires- but why would we need to do such a
thing? Rollover cables, also called Yost cables, usually connect a device to a router or
switch’s console port. This allows a programmer to make a connection to the router
or switch, and program it as needed.
PC to Console Port
Router AUX port to External Modem
Router Router Workstation Workstation
Direction
Pin name Pin Pin Pin name
White-Orange 1 8 Brown
Orange 2 7 White-Brown
White - Green 3 6 Green
Blue 4 5 White-Blue
White-Blue 5 4 Blue
Green 6 3 White-Green
White-Brown 7 2 Orange
Brown 8 1 White-Orange
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