Re: RS-232 to RJ45 adapters?

Jon Lewis (jlewis@inorganic5.fdt.net)
Sat, 8 Jun 1996 03:04:31 -0400 (EDT)

On Fri, 7 Jun 1996, Greg Mead wrote:

> I've noticed many of you mention using RS-232 to RJ45 adapters to wire your
> PortMasters. I've been pricing them, and the cheapest I can find them (even
> in bulk) is around $4/ea. Is that a reasonable price for them? I thought
> somone
> said they were $2 or less earlier. Anyone wanna share their source? :) Thx

South Hills: $8 each
Graybar: $3.50 each
"little electronis catalog I just got and can't recall the name of":
$1.50 each

I bought 10 from this last place just to try out, and have not yet had
time to figure out the pinouts...no docs included. When I ordered, I was
told they move these by the thousands a day, which was why they were able
to offer such low prices. These even have thumb screws.

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