USB console cable adapter connects from the USB port of a computer to the RJ45 console port of a networking switch or router; RJ45 to USB console cable connects new computers and laptops without a serial port | Snagless male to male cisco console cable provides a convenient solution for configuring equipment with a console port; A snagless RJ45 connector protects the tab from being torn off and stuck in the console port | Simple installation of this USB to console cable with the FTDI drivers and instructions available for download from Cable Matters; Windows 10 and the latest MacOS usually include FTDI drivers as part of the OS when using this FTDI USB cable | Windows & Mac & linux compatible to connect equipment with a standard Cisco USB to RJ45 pin-out; USB to console cable reverses all 8 pins in the cable to communicate from a computer USB port to a console port | USB rollover cable directly connects to a router, switch, server or wireless access point for configuration from the console port; Directly connect this switch console cable instead of carrying a cable plus an adapter; Program equipment without a network or internet connection