Can I connect to a 2948 RJ45 console (or Aux) port via a Apple USB

[larryjcollins]

I have a Apple laptop and obviously it (and most laptop PC's) doesn't have a db9 serial connection. Can I connect from my USB to the RJ45 connection? If so do you know anyone that might sell that type of cable or what the pin-outs would be (if I need to make my own)? I have seen a USB->DB9 and I thought if needed I could then make a DB9->RJ45. What terminal emulation program would I then need on the Apple? Could I even connect frm my ethernet and/or modem to the Console or Aux port?

[steve.busby]

I use a PowerBook G4. You can purchase a Keyspan (P/N USA-19HS) USB to serial adapter. This pigtail will convert your USB to DB9. From there you simply plug in the blue/black female DB9->RJ45 cable Cisco supplies.

Keep in mind many USB->Serial converters do NOT work with OSX, Keyspan is one of the few that does work.

HTH

Steve

[larryjcollins]

thanks steve...i'll get that adapter asap. What terminal emulation sw do you use on your mac?

[steve.busby]

Should have provided this link to you earlier. It provides instructions on getting Minicom in OSX working:

http://www.aaronadams.net/article.php/20040929170312213

HTH

Steve

Please rate if helpful.

[larryjcollins]

Steve - this is going to be very helpful. It will take me a few days to get the cables and then I can try it out on my PowerBook G4 and my HP Laptop (for good measure). Thanks again and I'll post back with my success.

Larry