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AR700 Series Router

Asynchronous Interfaces

Asynchronous interfaces, also known as terminal ports, (labelled ASYN0, ASYN1, RS-232 or CONSOLE) use RJ-45 connectors, wired as DTE with one of two pinout wiring schemes:

For AR725, AR745 and AT-AR024 asynchronous port pinouts see Table 8.

For AR750S, AR750S-DP and AR770S asynchronous port pinouts see Table 9.

Table 8: Pinout* of asynchronous ports for AT-AR725, AT-AR745 and AT-AR024

RJ-45 Pin

Function

Signal Direction

 

 

 

1

RING

Input to router (only available on expansion card interfaces)

 

 

 

2

DCD

Input to router

 

 

 

3

DTR

Output from router

 

 

 

4

GND

 

 

 

 

5

RXD

Input to router

 

 

 

6

TXD

Output from router

 

 

 

7

CTS

Input to router

 

 

 

8

RTS

Output from router

* Pins are numbered from left to right looking into the socket with the locking tab down.

Table 9: Pinout* of asynchronous interface on an AR750S, AR750S-DP,and AR770S

RJ-45 Pin

Function

Signal Direction

 

 

 

1

RTS

Output from router

 

 

 

2

DTR

Output from router

 

 

 

3

TXD

Output from router

 

 

 

4

GND

 

 

 

 

5

GND

 

 

 

 

6

RXD

Input to router

 

 

 

7

DCD

Input to router

 

 

 

8

CTS

Input to router

* Pins are numbered from left to right looking into the socket with the locking tab down.

Asynchronous interfaces follow the RS-232 standard. A range of speeds is selectable using the set asyn command from the Interfaces chapter of the Software Reference.

Not all signals need to be connected. In particular, DCD, DTR, CTS and RTS are not required unless the interface has been specifically set up to use them. See the Terminal Server chapter in the Software Reference for more details. A typical terminal connection will only require RXD, TXD and GND, but refer to the equipment manual for the connected device for more specific data.

LPD print ports If LPD-based printer ports are required, then the router may expect to ‘see’ the DTR signal from the printer connected to the DCD pin of the router. This is used to detect both the fact that the printer is ‘online’ and that it

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Allied Telesis AR700 Series manual Asynchronous Interfaces, RJ-45 Pin Function Signal Direction

AR700 Series specifications

The Allied Telesis AR700 Series represents a robust line of edge routers engineered for high-performance networking. These devices are aimed at delivering versatility and scalability, catering to the needs of various organizations, whether small businesses or larger enterprises. Known for their reliability and advanced features, the AR700 Series stands out as a compelling option for organizations seeking to enhance their network infrastructure.

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