Gather the necessary tools

1--Soldering Iron

2--Solder

3--DB9 Enclosure. This one is being used here.

4--RS232 to TTL/CMOS converter. alldav.com sells the one used here. Cisco does not recommend or endorse Alldav specifically.

5--Cable w/RJ45 connector on one end Any type of cable with an 8P8C (RJ45) connector could used as long as pins 1,2,7 & 8 are connected. A standard RJ45 cable is being used here.

You will also need wire strippers and possibly a screwdriver (depending on which DB9 enclosure you are using).