serial port wiring for unix-pc

[thad at cup.portal.com]

> I have a question concering the wiring scheme for DTE to DTE connection.
> I am using a RJ-11 - DB25 adaptor.  The problem is that there are only
> 4 wires available to connect.  I do know I need pins 2 & 3 crossed and
> pin 7 is a straight thru.  Now, what do I do with the extra wire and
> would I have to short any pins on the serial port end of the unix-pc?
> Thanks for the info.

Here's what I've been using reliably:


         OTHER DTE                      UNIX PC


           (1)----------------------------(1)

           (2)----------------------------(3)

           (3)----------------------------(2)

           (7)----------------------------(7)

                                      +---(4)
                                      |
                                      +---(5)

                                      +---(6)
                                      |
                                      +---(8)
                                      |
                                      +---(20)



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