Cable: From AP to PC

ScoobySnacker · 07-18-2006, 08:13 AM

I lost my connector that goes from the AP to the back of the pc, that is used to put new maps on the the AP. I know that it is a null connector after talking to cobb. I went and picked on up which was 9 pin on each side. Is the db9 port on the computer(where it is supposed to plug in) a 9 pin connection. If so, is the cable a male to male, female to female or male to female. Because both connections have pins so this leads me to believe that it is the same connection on both sides. Thanks!

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parker/slc/gc8fan · 07-18-2006, 10:53 AM

Here it is.

ScoobySnacker · 07-18-2006, 10:59 AM

Thank you very much..That is exactly what i needed. I bought a male to female connector, so there is my problem. Thanks

ScoobySnacker · 07-18-2006, 10:50 PM

Well, i went to radio shack and bought a null modem cable(RS-232C cable) with two female connectors on each end. I hooked it to the AP put it in sync mode and it just said "waiting for PC to respond" or something like that. What is going on

Here is a link the the cable i bought:
CLICK HERE

scoobdude · 07-19-2006, 09:20 AM

You have to initiate communicatiosn on both sides. 1 hit option 7 "connect to pc" 2) open up map manager and when asked (connect to AP) say yes. There is also an option under "accessport" tab that allows you to connect. But basically you have to work with both.

TheMadScientist · 07-19-2006, 09:31 AM

From what I can read here:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...&tab=techSpecs

That is a straight rs232 cable not a null modem cable.

TMS

HPOutlet · 07-19-2006, 10:19 AM

I agree with the madman!

ScoobySnacker · 07-19-2006, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobdude

You have to initiate communicatiosn on both sides. 1 hit option 7 "connect to pc" 2) open up map manager and when asked (connect to AP) say yes. There is also an option under "accessport" tab that allows you to connect. But basically you have to work with both.

I tried this but i got the message on the map manager software "communication failed..are you sure it is in sync mode"(which it was).
Mad scientist,
Isn't this the same as a null modem cable? I looked everywhere at radio shack and could find nothing that said "null modem cable". I figured since it says in the cobb book that the connector hooks to your db9 port, that this is the same. Maybe not? I will go to radio shack today and look for it again. Thanks guys!

TheMadScientist · 07-19-2006, 10:35 AM

A null modem switches the TX and RX lines on one conector. If those lines are not swapped the cable will not work. RS has null modem adapters, try buying one and use it with the cable you all ready have.

TMS

ScoobySnacker · 07-19-2006, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMadScientist

A null modem switches the TX and RX lines on one conector. If those lines are not swapped the cable will not work. RS has null modem adapters, try buying one and use it with the cable you all ready have.

TMS

Just got one...We will see how it works. Thanks TMS!

07-18-2006, 08:13 AM	#1
ScoobySnacker Scooby Specialist Member#: 105303 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Royal Oak, MI Vehicle: 2003 WRX White	Cable: From AP to PC I lost my connector that goes from the AP to the back of the pc, that is used to put new maps on the the AP. I know that it is a null connector after talking to cobb. I went and picked on up which was 9 pin on each side. Is the db9 port on the computer(where it is supposed to plug in) a 9 pin connection. If so, is the cable a male to male, female to female or male to female. Because both connections have pins so this leads me to believe that it is the same connection on both sides. Thanks! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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parker/slc/gc8fan Scooby Specialist Member#: 46241 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: N. Salt Lake City, UT Vehicle: - RIP SDF-1	Here it is.

07-18-2006, 10:59 AM	#3
ScoobySnacker Scooby Specialist Member#: 105303 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Royal Oak, MI Vehicle: 2003 WRX White	Thank you very much..That is exactly what i needed. I bought a male to female connector, so there is my problem. Thanks

07-18-2006, 10:50 PM	#4
ScoobySnacker Scooby Specialist Member#: 105303 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Royal Oak, MI Vehicle: 2003 WRX White	Well, i went to radio shack and bought a null modem cable(RS-232C cable) with two female connectors on each end. I hooked it to the AP put it in sync mode and it just said "waiting for PC to respond" or something like that. What is going on Here is a link the the cable i bought: CLICK HERE

07-19-2006, 09:20 AM	#5
scoobdude Scooby Specialist Member#: 50699 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: austin Vehicle: 2004 WRX Platinum Silver	You have to initiate communicatiosn on both sides. 1 hit option 7 "connect to pc" 2) open up map manager and when asked (connect to AP) say yes. There is also an option under "accessport" tab that allows you to connect. But basically you have to work with both.

07-19-2006, 09:31 AM	#6
TheMadScientist Scooby Guru Member#: 23717 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Beverly, MA Vehicle: 2005 Big red	From what I can read here: http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...&tab=techSpecs That is a straight rs232 cable not a null modem cable. TMS

07-19-2006, 10:19 AM	#7
HPOutlet Vendor Member#: 116462 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Southeast Michigan Vehicle: 03 WRX Stage 1,000..hehe	I agree with the madman!

07-19-2006, 10:35 AM	#9
TheMadScientist Scooby Guru Member#: 23717 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Beverly, MA Vehicle: 2005 Big red	A null modem switches the TX and RX lines on one conector. If those lines are not swapped the cable will not work. RS has null modem adapters, try buying one and use it with the cable you all ready have. TMS