RS-232 remains relevant

In the late 1990s, IT professionals faced a limited set of options when it came to configuring network devices. One of the primary methods for setting up routers and firewalls was through the trusty RS-232 interface. While this is quite dated it remains a reliable and relevant …

Once upon a time (circa 1999), RS232 was the primary mechanism for communicating and updating firmware in most computer systems. This means that we had to make a bunch of cables and rather than soldering pin the techie crew often used these modular adapters as the pinout needed for various …