[Mike Lu] likes to add serial ports to his routers to use for debugging but he didn’t want to drill holes in his new RT-N12. After a bit of head-scratching he thought about repurposing the four unused ...

NE8MXR-B-TOP is ideal for mating to both etherCON and standard RJ45 receptacles. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Neutrik Americas ...

Arduino enthusiasts looking for a project to keep them busy this weekend maybe interested in a new project featured on the official Arduino blog for a handy cable tester. Equipped with a touchscreen ...

A versatile cable tester can identify miswired or non-functional audio, USB, HDMI, and RJ45 cables in seconds, preventing costly mistakes for home or professional setups. This device lights up to show ...

I have prewired my previously gutted and remodeled home with CAT6 to most rooms, as well as 4 wireless APs (big house). Currently all the dirty work is done and the walls are closed, and it's time for ...

Connecting a computer running HyperTerminal emulator software to the console port of a router lets you access router information and modify settings without using the device's Web-based configuration ...

All it takes is a kink in the cable, somebody running over it with their office chair, or a poor crimping job on one end (like leaving way too much wire untwisted) to make the cable not work. I'd ...

If you have lots of keys you need to keep organized and in a safe place, this fantastically unique geeky RJ-45 Ethernet keychain rack could be the perfect solution. Especially if you have a few ...