
Chapter 6 EIA-232: RJ-45 to DB-25 25
Using an 8 pin RJ-45 plug, the following cable wiring supports most serial
terminals or printers with either software or hardware handshaking using
the Digi ALTPIN option.
Most terminals and printers use Request to Send/Clear to Send (RTS/CTS)
for hardware handshaking. The cable shown supports this method.
ALTPIN Terminal/Printer Cable for Software (XON/XOFF) or Hardware (RTS/CTS)
Handshaking
Note: Some terminal or printer manufacturers may use different methods of
flow control. Consult your documentation for specific wiring
requirements.
RJ-45 Fully-Wired Terminal/Printer Cable
Using a 10 pin RJ-45 plug, the following cable wiring supports most serial
terminals or printers with either software or hardware handshaking. This
cable is valid with any Digi RJ-45 serial port.
Most terminals and printers use Request to Send/Clear to Send (RTS/CTS)
for hardware handshaking. The cable shown supports this method.
RJ-45 8 pin
(Digi End)
DB-25 Male
(Terminal/Printer)
Signal Pin Pin Signal
DCD*
* ALTPIN must be turned on for pin 1 to be
DCD. When ALTPIN is enabled, DCD
becomes available on pin 1 of an 8 pin RJ-45
connector (equivalent to pin 2 of a 10 pin
connector).
1 connected to 20 DTR
RTS 2 connected to 5 CTS
GND 3 connected (via shield) to Shell GND
TxD 4 connected to 3 RxD
RxD 5 connected to 2 TxD
SG 6 connected to 7 SG
CTS 7 connected to 4 RTS
DTR 8 connected to 6+8 DSR+DCD
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