Re: Cannot get ADT to work

[pausch@saaf.se (Paul Schlyter)]

In article <Ph6dnb13HoBDLxujXTWcog@comcast.com>,
Bill Garber <willy46pa@comcast.net> wrote:
 
> < snip >
> 
> > Some more info about RS-232 and null modem cables follows:
> 
> < snip >
> 
> > Another simple Null Modem cable (on each side, connect RTS with
> > CTS+DCD and also connect DSR with DTR).  Usually works but fails
> > to detect when the other side has been disconnected:
> >
> >     GND -------- GND
> >     Rx  <------- Tx
> >     Tx  -------> Rx
> >     RTS \      / CTS,DCD
> > DCD,CTS /      \ RTS
> >     DTR \      / DSR
> >     DSR /      \ DTR
> 
> A much simpler way is to use a straight through cable,
> then get a null modem adapter. Works for me.
 
Of course -- it's always cheaper to pay to let others do the work
for you than to do it yourself --- no argument here!
 
 
> Bill @ GarberStreet Enterprises
> http://garberstreet.netfirms.com
 
Are your firm perhaps selling null modem adapters?  :-)
 
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