sun serial consoles via usb and linux

[James Knott]

David J Patrick wrote:
> James Knott wrote:
>> David J Patrick wrote:
>>> James Knott wrote:
>>
>> The adapters I mentioned are fairly cheap and easy to configure.  The 
>> crimpers are fine for the RJ-45 end, but not the adapter end.  Just 
>> determine the correct configuration and wire the adapter accordingly. 
>> Then use a standard ethernet cable.  Incidentally, if you goof in 
>> wiring the adapter, a cheap pin extractor tool is necessary to fix it.
>>
> or deft use of needle-nosed pliers..
> djp

Not quite.  The extractor holds down whatever is latching the pin in 
place.  You use it by sliding the tool along the wire & ping, until the 
pin is released and can easily be removed.  If you force the pin out 
with pliers, you may cause damage.


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