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(More customer reviews)Classic design goof up.
This serial adapter has a DB9 male connector in the DTE pinout.
I purchased this adapter to plug into the console ports of various computers and network switches so it should've been a DB9 female connector in the DCE pinout. Clearly, they realized this so they provide a female to female null modem adapter (most null modem adapters are male to female).
Unfortunately they left pin 9 unconnected as would be the case in most null modem cables and most null modems, although this is normally a reasonable precaution, this device derives it's power from pin 9 which being unconnected, does not work very well. To account for this oversight, they've provided an external power adapter with an european to US plug adapter, not a very portable solution, nor is it very wireless solution.
The product is still usable if you build your own female to female null modem adapter with pin 9 connected through.
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IOGEAR's Serial Adapter with Bluetooth wireless technology brings wireless Bluetooth technology to your RS-232 serial equipment allowing you to eliminate conventional cables. With a range up to 330 ft (100 meters) you can communicate with serial devices beyond the reach of conventional cables. Simply plug the wireless adapter into your serial equipment and transfer data to and from Bluetooth-enabled devices. With no software required the Serial Adapter with Bluetooth wireless technology is a true plug-n-play solution. All you need to do is plug in the serial adapter to serial RS-232 equipment with a DB-9 connection and enjoy the freedom of wireless Bluetooth technology. In addition this unit features external DIP switches allowing you to easily configure the baud rate with the simple flip of a switch. It is also fully compliant with Bluetooth 1.1 specifications and supports authentication and encryption. Primary InformationNetworking Type:Network adapterForm Factor:ExternalNetworking Interface:Serial RS-232Networking / Ports Qty:1 portData Transfer Rate:723 KbpsData Link Protocol:BluetoothConnectivity Technology:WirelessNetworking / Compliant Standards:Bluetooth 1.1Dimensions&MiscellaneousWidth:1.25 InchDepth:3 InchHeight:0.675 InchExpansionInterfaces & Connections:UNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code:43201404Product IDUPC:881317003799Manufacturer Part:GBS301
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