Netgear WFS709TP WFS709TP Hardware manual - Page 31

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Hardware Installation Guide Serial Console Port The serial console port is located on the front panel of the WFS709TP. This port is for connecting a local management console and can be used to access the text-based command-line interface (CLI) to configure, manage, and troubleshoot the switch. Warning: Do not connect access points to the serial console port. The serial port is designed to connect to RS-232-only devices. Non-RS-232 devices such as APs will cause the WFS709TP to fail and can cause damage. Port and Adapter Pinouts The serial console port's RJ-45 female connector accepts an RS-232 serial cable with a male connector. Pinouts are shown in Figure A-2: Figure A-2 Cables and Connector Pinouts A-3 v1.0, May 2007