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USB-A/USB-C to RJ45 Console Cable QSG 

Note

: Plug the cable into a USB port to download the drivers automatically. 

Follow the instructions below if the drivers do not download. 

1)  Download the drivers from 

cablematters.com/downloads

 (look for 201065 or 202065) 

• 

FTDI drivers may be installed with the 

Windows 10 Update

 

• 

View 32-bit or 64-bit Windows system type in the 

Control Panel

 > 

System

 

2)  Reference the FTDI driver installation guides at 

https://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm

 

for 

more detailed and advanced information when installing the WHQL certified Windows drivers  

3)  Reboot your computer after the drivers are installed 
4)  Connect the cable to an available USB port on the computer 
 

(Limit the total cable length to 15 feet when connecting with a USB extension cable) 

5)  Check to see if your computer recognizes the cable: 

• 

Search 

Control Panel

 > 

Device Manager

 > 

Ports

 (

Com & LPT

) > 

USB Serial Port

 (COM XX) 

• 

Your computer will assign the next available COM port number 

• 

Right-click on the port, select 

Properties

 and check for FTDI under the 

General

 tab 

• 

A yellow warning triangle indicates a driver problem. Right click on the port and select 

Update driver

Windows OS FTDI Driver Installation

 

Summary of Contents for 201065

Page 1: ...Console Cable Quick Start Guide OS Support Windows 7 8 10 and macOS 10 9 and up Model 201065 Model 202065 Locate instructions and driver information at cablematters com dl 201065 or 202065 Locate tro...

Page 2: ...ed to identify the 32 bit or 64 bit system type to install the correct drivers Search Control Panel System Verify that the equipment console port is wired according to the Cisco standard Below is the...

Page 3: ...more detailed and advanced information when installing the WHQL certified Windows drivers 3 Reboot your computer after the drivers are installed 4 Connect the cable to an available USB port on the com...

Page 4: ...ws 7 or 8 or downloadable terminal emulation software such as PuTTY 4 Select Serial as the connection type in the terminal emulation software 5 Plug the RJ45 end of the cable into the console port and...

Page 5: ...the console port and power on the equipment 6 Open a terminal window by selecting Go Applications Utilities Terminal 7 Enter the following commands to find the assigned USB port number MacBook user cd...

Page 6: ...nd note which entry disappears Connecting with a long USB extension cable may cause the console functions to operate incorrectly A maximum length of 15 feet is recommended Older FTDI or Prolific drive...

Page 7: ...ause undesired operation FCC Compliance Statement This product is backed by a limited one year warranty In addition Cable Matters warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for...

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