Easily manage routers, switches, and firewalls with our PL2303 USB to RJ45 Serial Port Console Rollover Cable. Securely connect devices with the Prolific PL2303TA chip for seamless connectivity!(Scroll down to view the user guide)
This PL2303 USB to RJ45 Serial Port Console Rollover Cable is primarily designed to establish a connection between a computer's USB port and the console port of network devices like routers, switches, and firewalls. It enables users to configure and manage these network devices via a serial connection.
Applicable Scenarios: It's an essential tool for network administrators, technicians, and enthusiasts who are engaged in network equipment maintenance and configuration. It's widely used in data centers, office networks, and educational institutions for network setup and troubleshooting.
Specifications
- Chipset: Utilizes the Prolific PL2303 chipset, ensuring reliable and stable data transmission. The PL2303 chip offers high compatibility with a wide range of operating systems3.
- Interface Types
- USB End: Features a standard USB Type-A male connector, which can be easily and conveniently plugged into laptops or desktop computers.
- RJ45 End: Equipped with an RJ45 male connector at the other end, designed to be connected to the console port of network devices.
- Cable Length: Comes in various lengths, including 0.8m, 1.8m, 3m, etc., to meet different installation requirements and adapt to different distances between devices.
- Cable Material:
- Conductor: Made of high-quality copper, providing excellent conductivity and minimizing signal loss during data transmission.
- Insulation: The cable is insulated with PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) material, which gives it good flexibility and durability, making it resistant to wear and tear.
Product Features
- Wide Compatibility
- Device Compatibility: Compatible with a large number of network device brands, such as Cisco, Huawei, H3C, ZTE, TP-Link, Dell, HP, Juniper, etc5.
- System Compatibility: Supports multiple operating systems, including Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, Mac OS, Linux, and Android3.
- Plug and Play: Easy to use. Simply connect the cable to the USB port of your computer and the console port of the network device. The system can automatically recognize it, and the necessary drivers can be installed quickly and easily, usually without the need for complex manual configuration.
- Stable Data Transmission: Ensures reliable and accurate data transmission, guaranteeing that the configuration and management commands sent from the computer to the network device are received and executed correctly. It can achieve high-speed data transfer rates of up to 1000 kbps under normal operating conditions, minimizing data latency and errors.
- Low Power Consumption Design: The PL2303 chip operates with very low power consumption. This is not only energy-efficient but also makes it suitable for use in portable devices and embedded systems, helping to reduce the overall power consumption of the connected devices.
Installation and Use
- Driver Installation
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- Windows Systems: For Windows, download the latest driver version from the official Prolific website or use the provided driver CD. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After installation, restart the computer if prompted3.
- Mac OS and Linux Systems: For Mac OS and Linux, the necessary drivers are often pre-installed. If not, they can be easily obtained through the system's package management tools.
- Device Connection
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- Connection: Connect the USB end of the cable to the USB port of your computer and the RJ45 end to the console port of the network device.
- Configuration: Open the terminal or console application on your computer and configure the serial port settings to match those of the network device, including baud rate, data bits, stop bits, and parity. Once the settings are correctly configured, you can start communicating with the network device and performing configuration and management tasks.
Application Areas
- Network Device Configuration: It is used for the initial configuration and setup of routers, switches, and firewalls. Administrators can use it to set up network parameters, user accounts, and security policies.
- Device Troubleshooting: Technicians can access the console of network devices through this cable to diagnose and troubleshoot problems, such as network connectivity issues, software errors, and hardware malfunctions.
- Industrial Automation Control: In industrial settings, it can be used to connect programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial computers, and other devices for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.